When the Time Comes: Voices from the Grave of Jonker Sicke
until 1 July
The wealthiest figures from the history of Friesland and Groningen rise from their graves. Sicke and Helana van Dekema sing, act, and tell the story of their life and love — a musical experience. "A gem", "Impressive" , "Beautiful" Perfect as a dinner performance or part of a cultural package.
When the Time Comes – The Wealthiest of Friesland and Groningen Rise Again
A surprising story about love and ambition.
The couple Sicke van Dekema and Helena van Tamminga appear in full regalia. Helena, speaking from beyond the grave, is searching for her two daughters. She does not know what has become of them. Together with Sicke, she searches churches and country houses in an attempt to find them.
They appear among the audience. They speak of the past and respond to the present.
Helena searches and feels denied. Sicke is preoccupied with material matters — his way of coping with the loss of their children. And he carries a secret he never revealed to Helena. After four centuries, he finally makes it public.
The audience sits ri…
When the Time Comes – The Wealthiest of Friesland and Groningen Rise Again
A surprising story about love and ambition.
The couple Sicke van Dekema and Helena van Tamminga appear in full regalia. Helena, speaking from beyond the grave, is searching for her two daughters. She does not know what has become of them. Together with Sicke, she searches churches and country houses in an attempt to find them.
They appear among the audience. They speak of the past and respond to the present.
Helena searches and feels denied. Sicke is preoccupied with material matters — his way of coping with the loss of their children. And he carries a secret he never revealed to Helena. After four centuries, he finally makes it public.
The audience sits right at the heart of this beautiful and musical performance, experiencing moments of laughter and tears. Sicke and Helena reminisce, interact with the audience, sing about their lives and love, and comment on the present day.
Never before has the life of this couple been portrayed in such depth. Sicke travelled throughout Europe to study law. He was highly regarded, worked with Van Oldenbarnevelt, was a friend of Stadtholder Willem Lodewijk (Us Heit), and maintained a vast European network.
The Dekema and Tamminga families belonged to the wealthiest of Friesland and Groningen. Their marriage brought great riches — but in the end, all of this wealth disappeared.
Experience and discover this story.
Information & reservations: www.wijmakenmooiemomenten.nl
Sicke van Dekema: Jitze Grijpstyra
Helena van Tamminga: Ella de Jong / Kimberley Piek
Direction: JD van Ravesteijn
Music: Ella de Jong, JD van Ravesteijn, Jelmer van der Wal
Costumes: Willy Struijk
