Annet Schaap reads from her book 'De Meisjes: zeven sprookjes'

With music by Fredrike de Winter. Closed morning performance for primary school pupils in Bibliotheek Ypenburg.

Zinnige zinnen verzinnen: storytelling and music in Laak

Actor, puppeteer and children's book author Mark Haayema reads aloud and tells stories, with musical contributions by Leah Uijterlinde. Dutch spoken.

Book launch: Etienne Ys and Maghalie van der Bunt-George at the Curaçaohuis

Two Curaçao writers in conversation with Shantie Singh and the audience about their work, stories and storytelling culture of the island.

Writer Alvina Chamberland in The Hague University of Applied Sciences

Conversation about her novel 'Love the World or Get Killed Trying' in The Lighthouse Book Club i.c.w. Writers Unlimited. English spoken.

Storytelling Afternoon

What Inspires You? (Even though the World is On Fire..), with a.o. authors Rešoketšwe Manenzhe (South-Africa) and Rosabelle Illes (Aruba). English spoken.

The Flame of Freedom - Opening Writers Unlimited Festival 2025

Andrei Kurkov (Ukraine), Viv Groskop (UK), Nelleke Noordervliet, Rešoketšwe Manenzhe (South Afrika), Onjuli Datta (UK/Germany). Moderator: Andrew Makkinga, music: Mamar. English spoken.

Mensen Zeggen Dingen x Writers Unlimited Festival

Poetry, prose and punchlines with George Abraham (USA), Rosabelle Illes (Aruba), Sabina Lukovic, Duimalot, Hasan Gök and Damaris. Host: Dean Bowen. Dutch and English spoken.

MUK, read aloud and music performance (2 - 7 years)

Adventures of dog pup Muk, read aloud by actor and puppeteer Mark Haayema and violinist Saskia Egtberts. Dutch spoken.

Writers Meeting

Writer Hassnae Bouazza about her book 'Een koffer vol citroenen'

Book reading and a conversation about mothers, daughters and the consolation of food scents and flavours. Dutch spoken.

Oude werken, jonge schrijvers | Het alternatief (Old works, young writers | The alternative)

Eighteen young Flemish and Dutch authors take inspiration from paintings in the Mauritshuis and recite their new texts there live. Duch spoken.

Friday Night Unlimited

Grand, varied festival evening with 20- to 60-minute programmes on five stages featuring readings, books, films, stories, poems and current issues. You choose your own route! - Dutch and English spoken, English route available.

Author Christine Otten in Bibliotheek Nieuw Waldeck

About her new novel 'Als ik je eenmaal mijn verhaal heb verteld'. Musical contributions by master ud-player Mehmet Polat. Dutch spoken.

Freedom: interview with Timothy Snyder

World famous historian and author of bestselling books about tyranny and the history of Eastern Europe ('Bloodlands', 'Black Earth') about his topical new book 'On Freedom'. English spoken.

FFÛH x Writers Unlimited Festival: Open Mic

Recitation of poems. Support, listen or recite yourself! Everyone is welcome, free entry. Dutch spoken.

De Situatie Leesclub & VPRO Club Lees x Writers Unlimited Festival - Waar brandt mijn haard?

With Adriaan van Dis, Firoza Mulahella and Sholeh Rezazadeh. Moderators: Dario Goldbach en het VPRO Club Lees-team. Dutch spoken.

De Boebalas (4+)

Nancy Bosmans reads from her picture book, then a short craft workshop and finally join in making music on kawina instruments. Dutch spoken.

FFÛH x Writers Unlimited Festival: presentation anthology by young The Hague poets

Festive presentation with reading from 'Zilt en Asfalt', the first FFÛH-collection. Free entrance. Dutch spoken.

Uitreiking Haagse Literatuurprijzen

Festive programme with musical and spoken laudatio's by a.o. actor Gijs Scholten van Aschat and a capella group Hella. Dutch spoken.

You Are What You Eat - Table tales from cookbook authors about taste and culture

With Katinka Lansink Dodero (on Peruvian cuisine), Raghenie Bhawanie (on Surinamese cuisine) and host Hassnae Bouazza - Dutch spoken.

BRADA: theatre play on the fight for freedom in Suriname

Preceded by live performances by singer-songwriter XILLAN and poet Stefanie Parisius-Sewotaroeno. Dutch spoken.

Saturday Night Unlimited

Grand, varied festival evening with 20- to 60-minute programmes on five stages featuring readings, books, films, stories, poems and current issues. You choose your own route! - Dutch and English spoken, English route available.

Van Dis Ongefilterd (Van Dis Unfiltered)

Author Adriaan van Dis speaks freely about everything that catches his attention. With musical contributions by cello player Saartje van Camp. Dutch spoken.

Playing with Fire: jubilee show 30 years Writers Unlimited

Music, literature and dance by Spinvis, Shirma Rouse, Babs Gons, Joost Oomen, Koninklijk Conservatorium Dans, XILLAN, Abdelkader Benali, Rosabelle Illes, Zaïre Krieger a.o. Dutch spoken.