The programme will focus on the contemporary arts and encourage cooperation between Hungarian and Dutch artists and cultural institutions.
The Merlin Theatre will host an English-language performance that mixes humour and drama entitled Cuniculus by the Dutch troupe Stuffed Puppet Theatre. The National Theatre will show a performance of Premiere by the Toneelgroep from Amsterdam. The piece, directed by, Ivo van Hove, is a stage adaptation of John Cassavetes's film Opening Night.
New Cool Collective, a 19-member band that mixes jazz with Latin and Salsa, will play at the Millenáris. Amsterdam Beat, the Lefties Soul Connection and The Qualitons will share the stage at the Fáklya Club for an evening called Budapest Soul. The A38 will host concerts by zZz, Zuco 103 and Hungarian nu rave pioneers Kollektíva. The young indie rock group Voics will join up with the up-and-coming Hungarian band Gonzo at the Merlin.
