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Keja Klaasje Kwestro wint Theo d'Or voor rol in F*CK LOLITA

Keja Klaasje Kwestro wint Theo d'Or voor rol in F*CK LOLITA

Keja Klaasje Kwestro has won the Theo d'Or award for her role in the play F*CK LOLITA, which reimagines the story of the protagonist from Vladimir Nabokov's famous novel. Other theater professionals were also honored at the event, including Samantha Cherish Wielkens and the creators of the innovative production SUPERDRUM.

Keja Klaasje Kwestro has been awarded the prestigious Theo d'Or prize for her portrayal of the lead character in the stage production F*CK LOLITA. The play explores the narrative of Vladimir Nabokov’s 1955 novel, depicting the protagonist as she attempts to reclaim her agency from her abuser, Humbert Humbert. The jury commended Kwestro for her technical skill and the unique voice she brought to the performance. Additional honors at the ceremony included a Theo d'Or for Samantha Cherish Wielkens, recognized for her role in BLACK JOY, which features four Black women sharing stories through music and dance.

Furthermore, the award for the most groundbreaking stage performance was presented to Jacobien Elffers & De Superdrum for their work in SUPERDRUM, a show centered on the interaction between a human and autonomous musical instruments. Other recipients included Silbersee for the production All the Lonely People, which received the Music Theater Prize, and Samuel Baidoo, who earned the Design Award for his performance in Plum Road Tea Dream.

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

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