General
Acting, singing or dancing? With NEST you can do it all! We are the theatre association of the University of Twente and we produce musicals and theatre shows. Besides that, we also give lessons in all the techniques you might need on stage. Not a stage animal (yet)? NEST can also offer you a lot! Are you interested in set design, stage make-up, costumes or in technique, you are also very welcome at our association!
Groups
Toneel
This group usually plays in Dutch, but will work on a bilingual piece for the academic year 2024-2025, meaning there will both Dutch and English roles. At the theatre group, you will play an existing script. The play can be anything, from a classic Greek tragedy to a comedy from Shakespeare. The group works on one performance per year and rehearses on Thursday.
TheatreLab
This group plays in English. At TheatreLab, you will create a play with the group and then perform it. There will be a theme to work around to give direction. So, is acting not enough for you and you also want to make theatre yourself, this group is for you. The group works on one performance per year and rehearses on Tuesday.
Musical
This group performs in Dutch. At the musical group, you will play an existing musical. Think of ‘Spring Awakening’, ‘3 Musketiers’ or ‘Into the Woods’. The group works on one performance per year and rehearses on Tuesday.
InterNEST
This group performs in English. At InterNEST, you will play an existing script. The group works on one performance per year and rehearses on Thursday.
Hire us!
Are you looking for actors to perform at an event or for someone to give a workshop on acting or other theatre-related topics? Well, you’re in luck.
We can provide actors for all kinds of different activities. We can also provide entertainment in the form of sketches or other performances. Our experienced members can give workshops on all kinds of topics as well, ranging from makeup to acting to prop-making.
If you are interested, contact us to discuss ideas and pricing.