Gabbers waren we
Gabbers waren we
Gabbers waren we is an overwhelming, out of control ride combining a classic play, a dance performance and a gabber-rave. For 90 minutes long, the audience is submerged in the gabberscene of the early nineties. A truly Dutch subculture that shaped generations and nowadays is bigger than ever. Gabbers waren we is a show about friendship and becoming who you want to be – to a 160 bpm soundtrack.
The Energiehal in Rotterdam, somewhere in the early nineties. Thousands of gabbers come together to rave till dawn. There, Alex, Moon and Ben become best friends. They feel invincible in a haze of XTC, sweat and 160 bpm. Until they lose themselves and each other. Twenty-five years later Alex and Moon are reunited by fate. One night long, they are confronted with their past and the choices that made them who they are, to find what they once lost.
Trigger warning: loud music, profanity, stroboscopes and lasers.
This event will also take place on Wednesday 16th and Friday 18th October.
DeLaMar is for everyone who loves stories. No matter if they come from theatre icons or promising new talent, take place in the past or in the future or are told in a musical, play or comedy show.
At DeLaMar you don’t just watch stories, you experience them. Not only in our theatre, but from the moment you book your ticket. The anticipation, the atmosphere, the history, the hospitality, the art, the food and drinks: at DeLaMar we implement the magic of theatre in everything. So that even years later you’ll look back with a smile on an unforgettable night out.
DeLaMar is for everyone who loves stories. No matter if they come from theatre icons or promising new talent, take place in the past or in the future or are told in a musical, play or comedy show.
At DeLaMar you don’t just watch stories, you experience them. Not only in our theatre, but from the moment you book your ticket. The anticipation, the atmosphere, the history, the hospitality, the art, the food and drinks: at DeLaMar we implement the magic of theatre in everything. So that even years later you’ll look back with a smile on an unforgettable night out.
Festival FAQ
A part of the festival program has already been announced, with more announcements coming in the near future. Check out the ADE Program page to discover everything on offer for ADE 2024.
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Most festival events have an age limit of 18+ (and sometimes even 21+ or 23+). These are Dutch governmental rules which state that below the age of 18 you are not allowed to enter a club.
Please double-check the promoter's or venue's website to be sure you can access the event!
Yes, the Pro Pass grants you access to all ADE official festival events. Even if a festival event is sold out, you can still access the event with your ADE Pro Pass wristband. During ADE there are over 500 festival events and hundreds more cultural and conference events you can enter with the wristband. One thing to keep in mind is that there is a limited capacity that each venue can take into account for ADE Pro wristband holders. This means that, for some of the more crowded events, you have to arrive early to ensure attendance. Once capacity is reached, ADE Pro holders will be let into the event on a one in-one-out basis.
We dance together, so please be mindful of yourself and each other. We expect an open attitude from our visitors towards other guests, regardless of their origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion and age. If you see or experience any unwanted attention, harassment or behavior of any kind that makes you uncomfortable, please speak out and notify staff.
Please keep in mind: we love being your annual host, therefore, we would like to ask you to enjoy yourself responsibly.
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Check out Unity's 10 tips to Celebrate Safe during ADE:
Prepare ♥ Be at your best
Just say Know ♥ Inform yourself
Pace yourself ♥ Take things slowly
Better safe than sorry ♥ Less is more
Think for yourself ♥ Care about others
Love your body ♥ Take time to recover
Have fun and Celebrate Safe!