WordPride month: The Modern Hell of Queer Dating - a new musical
Line up: Daniel Nguyen and Philip Melchers

Welcome to the Modern Hell of Queer Dating, a capitalist world of enshitification where dating has become a grind and the options are only getting worse. Our main character, Tom the Twink, has found himself stuck in Dating Hell. Everytime he tries to escape, a new app pings his screen and diverts his attention. How did he end up here? Will he escape the (well-manicured) claws of The Slutty Devil in time? Or will he be banished, just like the rest of you, in this dating hell forever?

Based on the eponymous concert by Daniel's Lore (Daniel Nguyen) and produced by Dummy Deer Productions, this brand new musical is a perfect blend of camp-comedy and tragedy about dating stories that you are guaranteed to have experienced yourself at some point. Because despite the ups and downs, at the end of the day, we're all just looking for connections!

Music and lyrics: Daniel Nguyen | Book: Daniel Nguyen and Philip Melchers | Direction: Philip Melchers | Performed by: Daniel Nguyen as Tommy the Twink, Philip Melchers as Slutty Devil
 

July 2026: WorldPride Month at Plein Theater

Plein Theater celebrates queerness with a bold and motley programme full of theatre, film, drag, and performance that challenges, questions, and defies the norm!

Throughout the year, but especially during the month of July, Plein Theater gives unfiltered visibility to film and emerging artists engaging with queer themes. This year in the spirit of the extraordinary WorldPride Amsterdam, which theme UNITY stands for solidarity, connection, and a shared struggle for equality.

An important part of the programme originates from an open call as part of our co-creation programme, where shared ownership and participation are key. Ten emerging and talented artists present work that engages with queer perspectives, identity, the body, freedom, and the many ways in which we can celebrate ourselves and each other.

We believe that a theater is not only a stage, but also a meeting center where artists, local residents, communities, and audiences collectively shape what is presented. Our co-creation programme can be recognised by the #GetInvolved label.

From 15th to 19th of July we screen ten queer films by the feminist film collective Cinemien! For decades, Cinemien has been a pioneer in showcasing powerful women’s stories, LGBTQIA+ perspectives, and groundbreaking documentaries.

We also Bring Drag Back to the Theatre with a special WorldPride edition featuring the irresistible drag queen Sederginne. And last but not least, together with queer.red and Lesbique, we explore the boundaries of queer erotique during Darkroom on Stage!