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Barrie Stevens is still ambitious after 60 years: "I couldn't have achieved this in England"

Actor and choreographer Barrie Stevens, now 82, is being honored as a North Holland icon for his prolific 60-year career in the Netherlands since arriving from England at age 17. He gained national fame through prominent roles in television shows like 'Ja zuster, nee zuster' and 'TiTa Tovenaar' and continues to work on new theatrical productions. Stevens reflects that the unique opportunities he found in the Dutch entertainment industry would likely not have been possible for him in his home country.

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Growing reliance on a small group of volunteers makes amateur football clubs increasingly vulnerable

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Ajax visits Sparta • AZ hosts FC Twente in crunch match

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Café Restaurant Amsterdam celebrates 30th anniversary: They thought we were crazy

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Tear gas sprayed during chain robbery at ADE party in Gashouder, 15 visitors treated by first aid

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