Kantjil and the Tiger

A grandmother with a last wish. Her brave granddaughter Indra. And the clever little dwarf Kantjil, who is not big but has the black belt. Travel with Indra and Kantjil on their quest for the past: epic, vulnerable, exciting, confrontational and with a good dose of Indian humor. A performance by the Toneelmakerij, Oorkaan and Studio Figur.

Indra's grandmother Billy is ill. In her small living room, the whole family waits to say goodbye to her. But then Grandma turns out to have a last wish that turns everything upside down. Young Indra rushes to her aid and before she knows it, she tumbles into a hidden history.

Indra meets sidekick Kantjil, a magical Javanese dwarf with the black belt. Together they lay the puzzle pieces of the past. Can you be too old to give a place to the past? Or too young for your own family's history?

Every year, de Toneelmakerij creates a large hall production for the whole family in cooperation with another (music) theatre company. After the success of Giselle, 1000+1 night,As You Like It, Hans en Griet and De Toverfluit, this fall we are collaborating with the entire Oorkaan Ensemble and five top actors. A compelling musical theatre performance for everyone aged eight and up.

Paulien Geerlings (writer Kantjil):

'Some 2 million people with Indonesian roots live in the Netherlands, spread throughout the country. They carry with them, now into the fourth generation, the consequences of 350 years of colonial history. There are still so many stories to tell about this from all sorts of perspectives. This is necessary to give the past a place and to better understand the present. This is one of those stories. I look forward to writing it with Melissa as a grand narrative befitting the great hall: epic, vulnerable, exciting, confrontational and with a good dose of Indian humor.'

Please note, this performance is suitable for anyone 8 years old and older. We want every visitor - including the little ones - to leave our theatre with a positive experience. Theatre producers create a performance especially for children of a certain age or older. The minimum age is indicated for each performance.

This performance is free up to 12 years

In theaterseason 2025-2026 we offer three youth theatre performances for free for children up to 12 years old. At Flint, we believe it is important for every child to experience art and culture. Theatre stimulates the imagination, stimulates creativity and contributes to development. Therefore we welcome as many young visitors as possible. More about the free performances up to 12 years

Workshop Doodle Art with illustrator Jordy te Braak
From 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Join illustrator Jordy in our foyer to create your own doodle art. Jordy te Braak (aka Pixelkaiju) has been drawing since he can hold a pencil. In his work as an illustrator and toy designer, he combines his drawing passion with another childhood love: Marvel comic books and superheroes. Crazy characters and little monsters pop up everywhere in his work. Will you be joining us? Anyone can join for free.

Meet & Greet with the cast

After the performance, take a picture with the cast in our foyer.