Soldier of Orange

I understand the location. They need to build the stage and theater and will have to store a plane somewhere. I guess that was the most convenient spot they could find.
I do not think it is a good spot to attract audiences though.

I am very curious how the audiences will react. The experience of the theatre setting does a lot for this musical and I do tell people who ask me if they can go to this show even if they do not like musical much that the experience alone is worth it. But I am not sure either if this show will work outside the Netherlands.

Some plane noise will add to the experience 😉

It looks rather epic!

So what happens if you need a wee half way through?

I think its success is fully based on the country's chauvinism. The events are about Dutch history, stories people heard from their grandparents and cities such as Rotterdam and Scheveningen.

Yes, the idea of the big stage and the audience turning around is fun and people tend to like some technical gadgets, but to be honest, the writing of the story, the pacing, the characters and the music are all very weak. It is a big group of people running around constantly, shouting "what do we do" "what choices do we make in war"? Often they just stand in a line singing "what do we do" or "if we don't do anything, who does", in that style. There are too many characters to be able to care for one. Some characters die, of which I had no idea who they are. In the 2nd act, some characters start a solo song, again, no idea who they are or why we should care for them or why they get a song. The writing is bad, some scenes or songs are meant to be funny (a whole song right before the end about the queen not liking tea) and the music is extremely generic, empty and forgettable.

I think it would be much better to make a similar show about British history, with fewer characters and actual good writing and music.

Really clever idea to put this by City Airport. As only a 50 min hope to Schiphol. I reckon it will sell well as part of euro visitor weekend breaks. Bit like Madame Tussaud’s. It’s very middle of the road Dutch event time stuff which I mean in a very positive way as you come away thinking only in Nederland would you sit on revolve in a shed on an old airfield for an emotional ride with a 1000 people you’ve never met before. It has that streak of Dutch off kilter creativity that gave us Big Brother and The Toppers. I can’t see Brit theatre lovies thinking much of it however. I found the music straight out of the 80s Mega musical vogue but the story is dramatic and it will be interesting to see if the play up the Brit angle more.

Faboo! I thought 'Soldaat van Oranje' was absolutely thrilling. It's really quite the spectacle. Queen Maxima (then Princess Maxima) was in on the night I saw it. She loved it!

Certainly looks incredible- will be interested to see how this lands with people over here.

I think I'll definitely try to catch it if it manages to come over here.

This looks amazing!! Count me in

According to an interview with the producer the show will be shortened a bit and they'll add Winston Churchill as a character for more local flair. He is also quoted as saying that he thinks the show will have universal appeal just like Les Miserables doesn't only speak to French people. Which is true, but Les Mis has a terrific score, while SvO has perhaps 2-3 moderately decent songs

Sounds intriguing.