Kinderboekenbal Veldhoven

Children's Book Week ShowSpot Onwith Melvin (14:00 & 16:15 - 40 minutes)
Melvin is going to tell you in a theatrical way why theatre is so great! Follow your dream, because now he's on that stage every day! Together you will discover how theatre works and that everyone has their own talent and story. You can achieve a lot if you believe in yourself. That's step one. You will discover the rest during the performance.

Spotlight on children's book writers
This afternoon there are various children's book writers on stage.Rob Scheepers and Woutrie Verduijn (4 p.m.)come read aloud from their brand new tilting children's book 'Family Flatus and the disappeared golden paint'. Rob is normally on our stage as a comedian, but today he is in the spotlight as a writer! Of course, the new book is also for sale and you can have it signed by Rob and Woutrie.

In addition, the writerJoyce van der Meijden (2.30 pm). She is known from the 'Simon de Schaker'books. Simon is a very good footballer, has a lot of friends and a nose for adventure, just like his chess girlfriend Nikki. His dream? Simon wants to be a chess grandmaster!  
Joyce is going to talk about her books and she's going to take the one and only chess quiz. 
You can also play chess yourself in the foyer, where a number of chess boards are ready for you. After Joyce's performance, you can even play chess against theatre director Marleen. Are you going to beat her?

Workshop Theatre in a nutshell (2 p.m. & 3.30 p.m. - 60 minutes)
Spotlight on! Under the guidance of theatre maker and directorIsaac Tolyou can playfully get to grips with the intricacies of improvisation within one hour. Have you always wanted to be in the spotlight? Grab your chance now and go on an adventure! Collect 10 minutes in advance. The workshop is'kids only' and Isaäc is 10 minutes in advance at the ' workshop meeting point ' in the foyer. 

More to do at the Children's Book Ball
Of course – also in collaboration with Bibliotheek Veldhoven - there are many books to be found in the theatre this afternoon. Grab a book and read in the upper foyer. Or pop on the reading chair and grab the stage yourself. Walk the theatre technique route and who knows, you might even serve the real theatre spot yourself. Play theatre quartet, make your own book or solve the theatre photo quest. There really is plenty to do in the theatre, so come along!

Het Kinderboekenbal 2026 is made possible in part by ASML

Eindhovens Dagblad (17 September): "Veldhoven Children's Book Ball is coming to Theater de Schalm"
News item in Eindhovens Dagblad