11
Jun
An acclaimed, contemporary play about an unlikely friendship between two single fathers who, despite their differences, find a connection through their shared life struggles.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026
20:15
Theater Rotterdam, Rotterdam
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20:00
Theater Rotterdam, Rotterdam
Sat, 13 Jun 2026
20:00
Theater Rotterdam, Rotterdam
A Case for the Existence of God
The five-star-rated performance A Case for the Existence of God is back in the theater due to its great success! Erik Whien directs this acclaimed and contemporary play, in which we witness an unlikely friendship develop between two single fathers. Two men who at first glance have nothing in common, except that they are being grandly taken for a ride by life. One struggles with financial problems, the other with complicated adoption procedures for his daughter. The setbacks are the basis for a connection in which something great, or perhaps divine, is hidden. A Case for the Existence of God is a heart-wrenching plea for hope, even when all seems lost.
Press Reviews
"Comforting theater in times of polarization"
- Trouw
"Erik Whien makes the voices of two completely different people sound harmonious"
- de Volkskrant
"This play shows how magical theater can be"
- Nederlands Dagblad
"[Shows] how something magical can arise between two actors"
- Theaterkrant (critic's choice)
Good to know
- Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes, without intermission.
- Hall: Mary Dresselhuys zaal
Cast & Creatives
Cast
Thomas Höppener and Fjodor Jozefzoon
Creatives
- Text: Samuel D. Hunter
- Translation: Vera Morina, Erik Whien
- Music: Thijs van Vuure
- Director: Erik Whien
- Scenography: Marloes en Wikke
- Costume Design: Rebekka Wörmann
- Light Design: Julian Maiwald
- Producer: Theaterbureau De Mannen
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Schouwburgplein 25, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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