Introduction

Welcome to Queenda, the first Greek-speaking theatre club based in Utrecht. Here, we gather to play, express ourselves, and create.

We believe that free expression, with no language filters, is essential for a meaningful engagement with the role, the text, and the group. That's why we created Queenda - so that Greeks in the Netherlands can experience theater in their native tongue. Our goal is to co-create a space where we all feel included, regardless of our expat identity. Our mission is to foster connection with ourselves and our community through theatrical creation.

Foundational pillars

At Queenda we believe that every theatrical encounter must begin with respect towards ourselves, each other and the process.

We embrace diversity and build a space that supports inclusion in all its manifestations.

The visibility and acceptance of queer identities is an integral part of our identity.

We approach the stories of all participants with humbleness and an open mind.

We trust that what is shared within the group is not at risk of being shared with others.

We understand consistency and accountability as key concepts for a healthy collective process.

We foster dialogue and promote collective decision making, with the aim of a horizontal mode of working.

Who we address

Queenda is open to Greek-speaking residents of the Netherlands, regardless of age, gender, or previous theater experience. Whether you are driven by entertainment, creativity, the need for contact, a personal quest or a love of learning, you are welcome!

1st cycle

1st cycle 2025-2026

The first cycle of Queenda was titled "What unites us". It was about trying to understand and express the common experiences that shape our identity as people living between homelands, histories and cultures. This in-between state, full of contradictions and transitions, was the domain in which we worked creatively during this cycle.

This journey reached its destination on the 28th and 29th of May and June 2026 with the performances "Simple Transition" and "My Nationality, the Color of the Wind".

The program of the 2nd cycle 2026-2027 will be announced in the summer.

Performances

Simple Transition

"Simple Transition," based on the musical by Gerasimos Evangelatos and Themis Karamouratidis, was the first theatrical production of our group and was presented on May 28–29, 2026 at the Stadsschouwburg of Utrecht.

Set against the backdrop of Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos, a delayed flight becomes the catalyst for the intersecting lives of eleven people who are preparing to leave Greece and begin a new life abroad. Through their stories, the performance explores farewells, hopes, fears, and expectations — all the emotions that accompany every new beginning.

Inspired by the experiences of the Greek-speaking community in the Netherlands and the theme of our first season, “What Unites Us”, the production opened a dialogue on migration, identity, and the meaning of home, marking the beginning of Queenda’s theatrical journey.

My Nationality, the Color of the Wind

"My Nationality, the Color of the Wind," based on an anthology of eleven plays by Romanian playwright and poet Matei Vișniec, was presented on June 28–29, 2026 at the Stadsschouwburg of Utrecht.

The performance brought together eleven standalone theatrical fragments / mirror-like shards into a unified stage journey exploring identity, freedom, and the invisible mechanisms that shape thought.

Through surreal imagery, subversive humor, and poetic language, Vișniec constructs a world in which “brainwashing” is presented as a means of liberation from human nature and otherness. The characters move between the absurd and the familiar, raising questions about the limits of freedom, conformity, and personal responsibility.

With this production, our group invited the audience into an experience that combined reflection, poetry, and humor, highlighting the timeless power of theatre to open dialogue around what defines us as individuals and as a society.