winter 2026  | MIJN ENGEL, IK GELOOF JE

Opera Spanga presents Mijn Engel, Ik Geloof Je [My Angel, I Believe You] - a dazzling tragicomic whodunnit opera - by librettist Irma Achten and composer Tjalling Wijnstra, the creators of Madam Scrooge in collaboration with Schouwburg de Harmonie, Leeuwarden, and the Jacobijnerkerk, Leeuwarden.

Ideas, springing from stories of the dominant, monotheistic religions, placed humans at the top of the pyramid. Without any consultation with the life around them, they were allowed to rule the earth. We know the consequences.
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NEWS

HAVEN'T SEEN 'DORT WO DU NICHT BIST' YET?

Last chance this year!

Opera Spanga presents "Dort wo du nicht bist," a dialogue between Goethe and Schiller with music by Schubert.
Koen Masteling vocals | Mark van Nispen piano | Hella Merkenhof technical staff

28 september - Podium Nicolaaskerk
Sint Jansstraat 8, 9977 RT Kloosterburen
more information and ticket sales
TOSCA REVIEWS:

"SOLOISTS ALONE: FIVE-STAR QUALITY"
Read here how the press reviews Tosca.
THE SCHAUNARD AWARD GOES TO...

Corina van Eijk
and the entire
Opera Spanga team

Place de l'Opera - read the results here (in dutch)
ACCOMMODATION IN THE SPANGA AREA

Besides the opera, would you like to enjoy a few wonderful days away in the beautiful Frisian surroundings of Spanga? Some suggestions:
Hotel Tjaarda

Hotel Tjaarda, in the forests of the Oranjewoud, offers a 3-day Opera Spanga hotel-dinner package.
For more info and prices: tjaarda.nl
Boetiekpark de Kas

Stay in the nature of the Rottige Meente at the most beautiful place in Weststellingwerf; Boetiekpark de Kas in Scherpenzeel (on bike and canoe distance from Opera Spanga). Beautiful camping spots, 2 hiker's huts, 5 tiny houses and 3 hotel cabins.
For more info and prices: Boetiekpark de Kas
BOOKS ABOUT OPERA SPANGA
35 YEARS OPERA SPANGA IN THE NORTHERN NETHERLANDS

On the occasion of the 35th anniversary of Opera Spanga, the book 35 jaar Opera Spanga in Noord Nederland was created. The book focuses on the period 2019-2024 and is a follow-up to the book Opera in het weiland, the little sister, so to speak. And it gives a glimpse into the plans for the future. This edition is also illustrated with the most beautiful photos of the various productions.

The book can be ordered by e-mail via info@operaspanga.nl. The price of the book is €10 (excl. shipping costs).
BOOK 30 YEARS OPERA SPANGA

In collaboration with the municipality of Weststellingwerf, the book Opera in het weiland was made, about 30 years of Opera Spanga. Journalist Kasper Jansen sketches a picture of developments in the past 30 years, in conversations with Corina van Eijk and a few loyal employees, such as Klara Uleman and Ali Veenhouwer. The book is illustrated with the most beautiful photos of various productions.

The book (Dutch) can be ordered by e-mail via info@operaspanga.nl. The price of the book is € 15 (excl. shipping costs).