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KeyWords: Wagner & Nietzsche
written by Mikhail Volkov
23 OCT 2026 · 20:00Buy tickets
KeyWords: Wagner & Nietzsche
Emile van Leenen Concertzaal, Leiden
30 OCT 2026 · 20:00Buy tickets
KeyWords: Wagner & Nietzsche
Localie Hub, Amsterdam
DIRECTOR · ACTOR · WRITER
MD, PhD — medical professional and scientist who has transitioned to a career in theatre. Founder and artistic director of Glass Bead Theatre. Focuses on experimental and multidisciplinary projects, staging philosophically resonant works for diverse audiences. His recent credits include adapting and directing "The Cagebirds", "Behind Closed Doors" and writing and directing "KeyWords: Wagner & Nietzsche". As a performer/dancer, he has recently been part of a short film "InCubus" and an immersive performance "Calibration".
Mikhail Volkov
SCENOGRAPHER · LIGHTING DESIGNER
Experimental scenographer and researcher with previous experience in architecture. Designed scenography, stage and lighting for Behind Closed Doors.
Alkmini Damianakou
COMPOSER
Dmitry Surugin is an Amsterdam-based composer, electronic musician and sound artist, trained in sound engineering at SAE Amsterdam. His work moves between electronic composition, acoustic instruments, field recordings and archival sound, with a strong focus on atmosphere, narrative and interdisciplinary performance. His recent project Ingrian Tape explores memory, cultural disappearance and belonging through his Ingrian heritage, expanding from music into theatre and visual forms. With Glass Bead Theatre, he has composed, designed sound and performed live for productions including Behind Closed Doors and Cagebirds.
Dmitry Surugin
PRODUCER
Anastasia Gorshunova is a cultural producer and project manager working at the intersection of theatre, music, contemporary art and storytelling. Her background ranges from international art&science exhibitions to large-scale charity and educational events and cultural media projects. She is drawn to projects that cross disciplines, experiment with form and turn complex ideas into vivid, engaging experiences.
Anastasia Gorshunova
MUSICIAN · MUSIC CURATOR · ACTOR
Born in Moscow and based in Amsterdam, Ekaterina Zhemaitis is a pianist whose performances are marked by emotional depth and musical storytelling.
Ekaterina Zhemaitis
9 SEPT 2026
Wrapping up 2025–2026 and looking ahead
Back in June the whole company got together to look at the first year of Glass Bead Theatre: what we have done, what we are now, and what comes next.
11 AUG 2026
Looking back at Behind Closed Doors
Behind Closed Doors has become our foundational project and a big catalyst for Glass Bead Theatre being born.
21 MAR 2026
Announcing KeyWords: Wagner & Nietzsche
Our second production explores the complex relationship between Wagner and Nietzsche — through words and music.
10 PHOTOS
KeyWords:Wagner & Nietzsche premiere
18 PHOTOS
Behind Closed Doors — Premiere
33 PHOTOS
Behind Closed Doors — Rehearsals
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