Tijl Damen Plays With an Audience

A shot in the arm

Tijl very enthusiastically provided 3 performances for our school that challenged both preschoolers and upper school in a musical way. The children's reactions showed us that it was a blast for all ages!!!

Only positive!

Tijl did a whole morning of performances at our elementary school. All coronaproof, 30min performance per class from his bus. Tijl tuned the content of each show very well to his audience. It was a great success! The kids really enjoyed his interactive, swinging program! Tijl got all the kids dancing. A day full of joy in these crazy times. Highly recommended! The contact beforehand with Tijl was also very smooth. Nothing but positive reactions!

Cosy and atmospheric

How the kids and teachers enjoyed the mini-Sintshow! Cosy and cozy. Good for the children and Sinterklaas. Thank you very much!

Super cool and vibrant

Great Lots of interaction with children Lots of transmitted enthusiasm Involving the public, including teachers on horseback :) A lot of variety through instruments and singing with and without children. Super cool and lively

We're fans!

Tijl managed to get over 100 children and their teachers to sing and move for almost an hour. The children were very enthusiastic and the teachers immediately went to see what other shows Tijl has to offer. We are fans!

It was a party

We're all in the Sinterklaas mood. Tijl has treated our students to cheerful, swinging songs. Tijl looks at the group of children and adapts his performance to that (a la minute). Our pupils have sung, clapped and danced! There was a lot of interaction, the pupils (group 1 to 8) were enthusiastic and the performance ended in a cheerful polonaise! It was a party.

Super show

Children were very enthusiastic. Nice communication beforehand. Flexible and willing to do anything

It's nice to get into the Christmas mood

We thought it was an energetic performance in which the children could join in singing and dancing. It was nice to get into the Christmas mood. Thanks Tijl!

Highly recommended for substructure to superstructure!

Tijl gave two performances in the week before Christmas at the Mayor de Wildeschool in Schagen. Instead of sitting still, being quiet and watching, it was a big musical feast in which all children were involved. With movement and singing along, everyone was involved and even the teachers were enthusiastically singing along. So.... highly recommended for junior to senior school!

We are fans

In Gelselaar Tijl played a combination of "Maestro, music" and "a royal orchestra". In collaboration with harmony orchestra "Excelsior" Gelselaar. The performance took place in a marquee for the children's morning during the annual summer festival. And a party... that was it! The show really appealed to all children, from the junior to the upper classes. Tijl's inimitable timing, enthusiasm and professionalism ensured that all the children, but also the adults, had their attention from the second onwards and couldn't let go of it. To give just one example, Tijl didn't speak a word for the first fifteen minutes and yet everyone hung on his lips! Brilliant! The collaboration with the orchestra went really well. Very nice was the relaxed contact and communication before the show. Which ensured that the programme went well, even without rehearsing with each other. In short; highly recommended! Especially for orchestras that are looking for a way to get young people enthusiastic about making music. And actually just for everyone who wants to be entertained by a super enthusiastic, driven, professional, musical theatre maker. We are fans!

Highly recommended for every primary school

All children from group 1 to 8 were alternately captivated or actively involved

We enjoyed

As an association we would like to pass on this music to our youth. Tijl has completely succeeded in this. Not only the children but also we enjoyed the joy and enthusiasm.

Everyone left the room singing

What a party! In his own unique way, Tijl was given the whole hall; dancing, singing, no one could stay seated during Tijl's catchy sing-alongs. His own repertoire mixed with Christmas classics. Everyone left the hall singing.... Jingle Bells!

A true musical party!

This time we had chosen for the mini-Sintshow, so Tijl in our own group. No less than 5 shows in one morning for children aged 2.5 to 8 years old. Without exception, the children were very enthusiastic and so were the teachers! Tijl brought a large box full of instruments and with his musicality he was able to fit in well with the needs of the group. Especially the accordion brought a lot of ohhh's. The children enjoyed the sounds. A true musical party, within the intimacy of their own (safe) group, where everyone sang along, danced along, and also learned something about the instruments.

Respect

What have the little (but also the big!!!) Snoopy's enjoyed Tijl. We found it exciting beforehand how Tijl all alone could fascinate such a large group of children, but really no problem! Everybody participated!

A nice lively show!

Group 1 to 8 enjoyed it immensely. A show where we sang, laughed and danced. Highly recommended! :)

The children from young to old enjoyed the performance

Tijl knows how to get the party mood right! It was a real party at the school

Enthusiastic

My colleagues and I and especially the kids were super- excited about your performance!

Well, that really turned out to be one BIG party

Our kindergarten trip started with the performance 'Alle dagen feest'. With 6 kindergarten groups in the gym. The children were allowed to sing along, dance along, move along, make music, dress up and act. Fantastic what an energy Tijl radiates and what an imagination he has. You don't get the chance to dream away or sit still, because he knows how to captivate the children and the other audience throughout the performance. Highly recommended for a toddler party or if there is something else to celebrate at school.

Gets all children moving

Tijl started to play and the children looked at him full of expectation. Normally they are never that quiet in the group. ;) What we were very enthusiastic about as pedagogical employees is the interaction Tijl has with the children. He connects to what he sees as what the children like and he gets all the children - even the tough older boys who didn't think it was 'cool' to participate at first - moving. His songs are swinging and lyrically in keeping with the children's perceptions. Some younger children thought the sound was a bit loud at first, but with the safety of the regular leader in the neighbourhood that went well too

all very much enjoyed the beautiful performance

The children were well captivated and they liked to move around and sing along. Wonderful to see how you can transform difficult notions into such a fascinating performance in such a simple and understandable way!

Jokes, music, move, wonder Super!

As an afternoon program for our kindergarten trip we were looking for a suitable performance (something with technology, science). We soon came up with 'wat een weertje' , which was exactly right. A nice, interesting performance that let the toddlers enjoy songs from start to finish, educational things about the weather, jokes, music, movement, amazement. Super!

Very much enjoyed this special musical performance

It was an incredibly fun, educational, interactive performance for the children from group 1 to 8 on the occasion of the opening of the music project at the Wis en Wierig school. Most of the children were very curious about the sounds of the different instruments that were already there, they were quite impressed when it turned out that they played everything. Short information about the origin and genesis of some special instruments was interesting. They listened to each other, sang and danced with each other, measure, rhythm, movement, everything was discussed. That you can also make music without instruments but with your own body the children showed and heard in an excellent way. The joint closing was super fun! With buckets, bottles, balloons all together making music and then during the "Sing and Swirl Song" in polonaise back to their own class!

a magical Christmas performance!

It was wonderful to see how Tijl responded to the level of our students. He looks, adapts his actions and builds a party. Every child could be himself and this created a magical Christmas performance!

Thank you and we hope to see you next time

Tijl's Christmas performance gave our children and teacher (who retired) an unforgettable morning. The Christmas performance is also very suitable for children from all over the world. The performance is interactive. All children participate! We enjoyed it!

Successfully

The children of primary school St. Antonius in Best celebrated a beautiful Christmas with Tijl Damen. The active participation of the pupils was central and they did a great job! The performances were an atmospheric closing of the calendar year 2017.

Much impressed!

For the second year we had the mini sint show at school. A short but very talkative show for the students. They were allowed to sing and move along with the songs that made a big impression.

Great how everything is done and played by one person!

We really enjoyed 2 shows for children from group 1-2. Good independent care of stage, light and sound. A lot of variation through different instruments, interaction, movement, dance and stage. Children were regularly involved by moving, shouting, making sounds or participating with an instrument. Great!

Thank you for coming, Tijl

Tijl takes a lot of musical instruments with it and gets the whole audience! We enjoyed it and want to end this show next time because it was a big party!

What a pleasure we had!

Today we saw a very nice show by Tijl Damen about the farm

It was a nice addition to our master and teacher day!

Both the children and the teachers enjoyed the show. How nice that there was so much interaction with the children. The show was very varied so they listened, danced and sang for an hour. Thanks a lot!

The enthusiasm of both young and old splashed away

During the opening of our children's center, Tijl gave 2 fantastic performances. He succeeded in captivating 450 children musically from start to finish, to let them participate. In addition, Tijl himself is a pleasant personality with a view on children and ......music!

Very handsome!

Very clever how you are able to captivate both the youngest and the oldest children throughout the performance.

We thought it was great how he adapted to the target group

A varied show with a lot of interaction and variation! The children (and teachers) were captivated from start to finish! Even weeks after the show the children still talk about it...

This artist is highly recommended for young and old

Friday before the Christmas holidays Tijl performed at our school. First for the groups 3-4-5 (heard a lot of enthusiastic stories). Then group 6-7-8. Go on. One day before the holidays, 180 students! What a super show! Very interactive and the children were very enthusiastic. Instead of sitting still they all participated

Great interactive show

Super musical and captivating to the end.

Highly recommended for everyone!

Tijl really is a people person. A passionate entertainer, who sets the right tone in crowded halls

The children thought the show was magical!

We had to make a painting visible by eating different colours of fruit and vegetables and then rubbing it over canvas with a brush. This way we finally got to see the whole painting. All this was combined with a lot of music, songs and dances. The children watched this performance with great enthusiasm.

Very nice show!

A very nice performance in which the children could participate a lot.

How we liked it!

A nice story was told by a man who had received a painting from his uncle. But there was nothing on the painting at all. A number of children were allowed to eat things in a certain colour and when they went over the white painting with a brush, the colour they had eaten would appear. That was very special. There was also a lot of singing and dancing in between.

As if the natural playground had turned into a fairytale forest

Tijl Damen gave a very successful interactive performance at nature playground De Boomhut in Terneuzen on the Day of the Nature Playground on 10 September. With the help of guitar, drum kit and djembe he managed to drag the children into a story in which, among other things, the elements of nature got a role. When it turned out that it was the birthday of one of the children that day, Tijl very skilfully managed to involve the parents of the birthday boy. For a moment it seemed as if the natural playground had been transformed into a fairytale forest, with the children running around the pond with musical instruments after the "king". Tijl knew how to make optimal use of the possibilities of our terrain. The performance was musical, sporty, educational and fun at the same time. The adults also enjoyed the performance to the fullest.

Tijl Damen really makes a party of it, a big one!

After his performance at our 5-year anniversary we invited Tijl again for the party night of our 10th anniversary. What a party! The kids were totally captivated by Tijl's performance. Enjoy for the kids, but also for us!

Positive contribution

At scouting Panta Rhei, Tijl performed the performance "every day party". This on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of our group. And a party it was. The children, the leaders and the parents enjoyed it very much and Tijl was able to captivate all those present and to take them into the show by means of several songs and sketches. In the end (almost) everyone was on the floor to participate. Tijl thanks for this nice performance. It has made a positive contribution to the celebration of our 60th anniversary.

Interactive!

A fun and interactive show. Suitable for groups 1 to 8 in which you can fit an event yourself.

Great fun for young and old, a wonderful farewell to our director. Thank you!

Everyone sang along

Tijl made Miss Thea's farewell party a real happening! Everyone sang, danced and participated. Very cozy and for Miss Thea a successful farewell which she can look back on!

Was super!

Lots of variety, catchy songs, lots of visual material and well tuned to the level of group 1 and 2: enjoy!

Don't talk it out!

Kids couldn't get out of talking about the show!

What a great fun and interactive show!

From 4-12 years they all participated enthusiastically. A nice addition to the Easter activity we organized at school.

Tijl has given 2 great performances for our school

The children were captivated from beginning to end and not only visibly enjoyed his performance but also participated enthusiastically. Fantastic to see all those happy couples coming out of the hall afterwards.

It was a very nice show

Tijl Damen came to perform at our school in Waalwijk during our carnival party. The kids really enjoyed themselves.

The performance was very successful!

We as a committee, Young Netherlands Se Gietere, the parents and even Sinterklaas were full of praise! And most important: the kids had a great time and all participated :)

It was a top performance

It was an interactive performance, in which the children were occasionally quiet, but also often enjoyed moving around. It was a top performance, in which all the children enjoyed themselves enormously and so did we as teachers!

Children were actively involved and that's great to see!

Great involvement of our groups 3. Very interactive. The children certainly enjoyed the performance. Also as a teacher we enjoyed the performance

What a "rich" performance!

A fascinating, interactive performance. A lot of talents are addressed to children during the performance, so that nature/technology/science is offered in a very meaningful way. Thank you very much! It has made us "richer".

Thank you Tijl for this great (inter)active theater show

Because of the 15th anniversary of our childcare NulVier, we had organized a party during which Tijl Damen gave 4 performances. Two performances for the BSO children, one for all toddlers and one for the baby group. Tijl is very active and his shows are really very INTERACTIVE, so the children (and parents) are and remain very involved and all have a lot of fun. Great shows for all ages with a lot of variation in singing with a nice interaction. He also has a nice build up of his own stage appearance

Definitely worth repeating!

Thanks to Tijl we had a super nice gig at our neighbourhood school Bubao De Wissel in Puurs (Belgium). The children and the teachers were all enthusiastic. Tijl really had everyone along. Super nice to see all those happy faces!

See you next time!

Tijl gave a fantastic interactive performance for KindeX in advance. With a group of about 100 children (2-5 years) and ditto parents, Tijl made it a real party. A very cozy, funny and musical start of our summer holiday. Even now, after the holidays, we still get positive reactions to this performance

Thanks again, Tijl!

The golden jubilee party of our walking club DVG, consisting of 46 members with a mental disability and 12 volunteers, was a great success. The highlight of this day was the performance of Tijl! The members were fully involved in the performance of Tijl: making music together, playing king with 2 servants, riding on a hobbyhorse, etc. What a pleasure they all enjoyed! Each in his own way. A great performance for our target group. Their reactions: I liked it very much. It was fun! Was beautiful! When is that gentleman coming again? And so..

A successful party

On the occasion of the fact that our school has become a Kanjerschool, Tijl gave two performances. I attended the performance of the groups 4 to 8. This was a very varied performance, in which the majority had fun and participated.

Thank you so much for the performance

For us, on daytime activities for multiple complex disabled people, the Christmas show was a cheerful, light-hearted, cozy event. The tree, the magic angel, naked Santa Claus, 2 famous carols and again playing on instruments for those who could. We hope to invite you again.

Pupils really enjoyed the interaction show

The children were involved in the performance in a fun interactive way. They enjoyed your music and the interaction. The staff also enjoyed it very much, thank you!

Atmospheric, enthusiastic, fun and cozy, even for the parents!

The supporting program for the Sintfeest for the children of ZorgSaam employees...and what a supporting program!... The music and songs, the participation of the children and the stimulating talk of Tijl, all top notch.

As ajc (activities for the youth) we are very satisfied!

What a party for the children at the soccer club VVAC in Ottoland. All the children were dancing with your show for an hour, they really enjoyed it !

We are seriously satisfied!

Tijl and Baspiet have once again graced our kids with their show! The kids don't sit still or get bored for a moment. We will definitely book them again for next year and that will be the 3rd year in a row!

He gets everyone listening or active in his compassionate theatre!

Tijl visited the "Sister and Zo". A super nice afternoon with lots of music, dance and humor. Of course the songs are about Sinterklaas (where does he sleep in the Netherlands? ), homesickness for Spain, peppernuts, scattering etc. A real light show, all kinds of musical instruments, horses (which you can ride, just like Sinterklaas). We love to see/hear Tijl again. His songs and stories are great for young and old

Highly recommended!

The performance of Tijl for our children's group and teen group was great fun! The age difference was huge (from 4 to 12 years!) and yet it was fun for everyone! Class!

Highly recommended!

What a great performance! All the children really enjoyed it. Tijl really takes the kids into the party of music and books. Children can join in and move around

In short, very worthwhile!

It was a super fun, interactive show in which the children were often involved. Lots of singing and fun music fitting the theme. Tijl is very enthusiastic and full of energy!