Mezrab

Mezrab is an Amsterdam based platform for storytelling and an important initiator in the development of storytelling as an art form in the Netherlands. Mezrab serves as a source of inspiration for many theatres, centres, museums and festivals to also programme storytelling. Mezrab and storytelling in general has grown considerably in recent years and is gradually being incorporated into the professional performing arts sector. Mezrab programmes regular storytelling evenings several times a week. On the other nights, storytelling is combined with other art disciplines (dance, visual arts, poetry, etc.) and a world music programme. Mezrab has a unique position in Amsterdam, in the Netherlands and in Europe as a storytelling stage and platform for the development of interdisciplinary art. Mezrab organises an average of 300 events per year and attracts an average of 800 visitors per week. Mezrab also organises occasional storytelling evenings at other locations and festivals such as Oerol, Podium Mozaïek, Amsterdam Fringe Festival, Amsterdamse Bos, Storytelling Festival, Pleintheater, etc. Mezrab’s programming is multidisciplinary. With crossovers of disciplines, projects, collaborations, cultures and stories, with the focus on telling multidisciplinary stories. In words and music.