Sisters by Niharika Iyengar

“Sisters” is a compelling play written by the talented Niharika Iyengar, an actor, improviser, and aspiring intimacy choreographer trained in Singapore and Amsterdam, who brings her love for fantasy, science fiction, and mystery to her storytelling. The show delves into the complex and often humorous dynamics between three sisters – Maya, Manel, and Mira – as they navigate life’s challenges, misunderstandings, and the enduring bond of family. From awkward reunions to heartfelt confessions, “Sisters” explores themes of change, responsibility, and the evolving nature of relationships, all while highlighting the unique ways siblings support and challenge one another.

https://www.instagram.com/niharika.iyengar/

21st & 22nd May 2025, Black Cat Theatre, Amsterdam

Always Aphrodite by Lauren Maxwell

Lauren Maxwell, an American writer, storyteller, theater performer, and playwright, brings her thirty years of diverse theater experience—including musical theater, improvisational comedy, drama, storytelling, and burlesque—to her compelling work. With a dark sense of humour and a love for storytelling, Lauren has spent nine years honing her craft in the Netherlands, attending the Professional Storytelling School at Mezrab in Amsterdam and participating in events like the Netherlands Film Festival. Her talent has led to her first play being performed by Downstage Left and acceptance into the Edinburgh Free Fringe for 2024.

“Always Aphrodite,” a captivating theatre-storytelling performance created, produced, written, and performed by Lauren Maxwell (and co-directed with Phillip Melchers), explores the complex nature of love through the tales of the Goddess Aphrodite. Praised with 4-star reviews from Onstage Amsterdam and Theatre Weekly, the show challenges audiences to rethink their perceptions of love and embrace it in all its forms, emphasizing that everyone is enough just as they are. Produced by Lauren Maxwell / WildWoman Productions, “Always Aphrodite” aims to leave its audience feeling their “life a little bit changed for the better”.

https://www.laurendmaxwell.com

Multiple Performances throughout 2024 & 2025