nuSep 7, 2026, 09:48

Theater maker Jon van Eerd to shut down production company but is not retiring

Theater maker Jon van Eerd is closing his production company, Pretpakhuis, after the final run of Boeing Boeing in 2027. Despite the closure, the 66-year-old artist intends to continue his career by focusing on translation work and pursuing future acting opportunities.

Dutch theater maker Jon van Eerd has announced that his production company, Pretpakhuis, will cease operations following the conclusion of its final production, Boeing Boeing, in 2027. Van Eerd founded the company in 2015 alongside Lesley Pols, with whom he collaborated on dozens of successful theatrical projects, including the popular Harrie Vermeulen series. The pair expressed that their partnership functioned like a close-knit family business, but they are now choosing to conclude this chapter to pursue new creative avenues.

Despite the closure of his company, the 66-year-old artist has no plans to retire and intends to continue working indefinitely. Van Eerd plans to focus on translating theatrical plays from his home in France while remaining open to future acting roles. Meanwhile, his production of Boeing Boeing, starring Loiza Lamers, is scheduled to premiere in Gouda on December 6, with tryouts beginning this November.

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Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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