| Intro | The playground of local makers! |
| Genre | Diverse |
| Duration | 75 min |
| Part of | Language no problem |
Experience the creative soul of the city
This evening of dance, music, circus, and performance art is a tribute to makers from The Hague: surprising, versatile, diverse, and full of character. At Playground, you come face to face with the raw energy and boldness of local talent in short performances. From music to dance, circus to drag, and every possible combination in between. Perfect for people with a short attention span and an open mind.
Supporting emerging makers under the radar through provocative performances Every year, Korzo receives dozens of applications for Playground from emerging makers with a connection to The Hague. A local jury selects four artists who present their work on Korzo’s professional stage during Playground. They are also supported with additional visibility and the opportunity to reach a warm and engaged audience.
In this way, Playground becomes a platform, or rather a playground, where local makers dare, dream, and do.
Open Call – November 2026
- The opportunity to perform at Korzo Theatre in The Hague;
- A fee of €300 per person, up to a maximum of €900 (excluding VAT and including travel expenses);
- Technical support during setup, rehearsal, and the performance;
- Social media content to help promote your work and introduce you as an artist;
- A one-on-one advisory session focused on your development as an artist.
Who are we looking for?
- You have a clear connection to The Hague region (including Delft, Zoetermeer, and Rijswijk). This means you live, work, or are otherwise active in the area;
- Performing at Playground contributes to the development of your work or artistic practice. Therefore, we are not looking for pieces that have already toured extensively;
- You have an existing work that you would like to further develop, or an idea for a new piece of up to 15 minutes, suitable for a 10 x 10 meter performance space. You can submit either a video of the full performance (max. 15 minutes) or a shorter excerpt that gives us a clear impression of the work, accompanied by a concise description of your concept (smartphone recordings are welcome);
- You are available for a content creation day on Wednesday, 7 October, and for the performance on Friday, 6 November.
Applications & Selection
Applications for Playground are open until Sunday, 13 September. You will be informed of the selection outcome by 28 September.
Please note:
- You have not previously applied with the same piece;
- Only one application per maker is allowed;
- You are responsible for the production aspects of your work.
Apply here
Register through the application form below.
Korzo Zaal