When Emile is diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s, he decides to leave his safe yet suffocating surroundings behind. On impulse, he buys a camper van and places an advert for a travelling companion. The mysterious Joanne responds. Together, they embark on an unexpected road trip that confronts them with memories, desires and the question of how to move forward when the future is so uncertain.

The result is a moving theatre production in which story and music powerfully reinforce one another. All the Blue of the Sky touches on themes that resonate with everyone: loss, hope, starting over and the courage to face yourself. A comforting and hopeful experience for anyone who has ever lost someone, perhaps even themselves.

This intimate piece of musical theatre is based on the bestselling novel of the same name by Mélissa Da Costa. Buddy Vedder and Shelley Bos star in this deeply felt musical play, directed by Daan Wijnands, with a text by Max Roijé and music by Mark Kuypers.

For every theatre ticket sold, €1 will be donated to Alzheimer Nederland to support research into Alzheimer’s disease.

• based on the novel by Mélissa Da Costa text Max Roijé direction Daan Wijnands cast Buddy Vedder & Shelley Bos music Mark Kuypers piano Mark Kuypers cello Mariëtte Laport multi-reed Michel Lamers dramaturgy Ludo Costongs set & costume design Dieuweke van Reij lighting design Tim van ’t Hof sound design Wessel Snoek assistant direction Zoë Rijk producer Neos Theater