The Flying Dutchman Poster Review: Expat News and other Dutch imperfections For their newest production Michael&Caja (M&C) have taken the famous legend of the Flying Dutchman in hand. The Story The legend of The Flying Dutchman is said to have started in 1641, set at sea around the Cape of Good Hope. Captain Hendrik van der Decken had just offloaded his cargo in Cape Town and was anxious to get back to sea again. His crew, however, begged to stay in port, as the weather was turning foul. Van der Decken would not listen and he sailed out of Cape Town straight into a hurricane. For days he fought against the elements, even lashing himself to the wheel, so that he would not be swept overboard. He cursed God, saying that even He could not make him change his mind and swore that he would sail on until he met the ends of the earth. The ship glowed a red colour and disappeared forever into the storm. The legend says that the Flying Dutchman continues to sail forever, as a ghost ship, trying still to sail around the Cape of Storms. The Theme 'Am I for ever travelling yet never returning home?' has been the starting point of inspiration for Michael & Caja. ”Where is home?” is such a relevant question to many that migrate and travel the world nowadays. Caja and Michael, both raised in mixed cultures themselves, wonder how they might uncover a feeling of being at home within. Theatrical Storytelling Theatrically staged Storytelling by 2 storytellers (M&C). The telling of the legend is blended with auto-biographical stories of Michael and Caja. Duration: app. 75 minutes A Way of Man can also be booked in combination with a Storytelling- or theme specific workshop hosted by Michael and Caja. Plays To be expected in 2013 March 20: Wereld Vertel Dag April 11: International Expat Day, Utrecht July 6: De Regentenkamer, Den Haag November 17: De Vertelschuur, Bloemendaal Royal Theatre, The Hague Play: April 18, 19, 20, 2013 Time: 20:30 h. Reservations: STET (The English Theatre foundation) BLIJ Restaurant, The Hague Diner + Stories: 29,50 Euro (excl. drinks) Play: February 14, 2013 Time: 19:00 - 21:00 h. Reservations: BLIJ Restaurant E-mail: iedereen@blij070.nl Koninklijke Schouwburg (Paradijs), The Hague Play: November 20, 2012 Play: November 21, 2012 Time: 20:30 h. Reservations: Koninklijke Schouwburg BLIJ Restaurant, The Hague Play: November 15, 2012 Play: November 16, 2012 Play: November 17, 2012 Time: 19:00 - 21:00 h. Reservations: BLIJ Restaurant Bookings www.michaelandcaja.com www.SteppingGrounds.com Patrick Marin: Patrick@SteppingGrounds.com