Help the next act happen.
Next Act Collective brings ambitious English-language productions to Eindhoven. Partnerships, sponsorship and practical contributions help us bring those stories to the stage and create opportunities for creative collaboration.
Theatre with roots in the community.
We bring people together to make English-language theatre, build lasting connections and create memorable nights for audiences. We are working towards a lasting creative home in Eindhoven, sustained by productions, participation and partnerships.
The work so far
The sold-out 2025 production of Pride and Prejudice brought the group together at Blue Collar Theater, in partnership with Van Piere Bookstore. The production returns at Pand P in December 2026, with The Mysteries of Northanger Abbey planned for 2027.
Who the work is for
Our productions are for people who enjoy English-language theatre, including international residents, Dutch theatre-goers and readers drawn to the stories we bring to the stage. The Austen productions offer a particular connection with literary and period-drama communities.
Who makes it happen
Actors, writers, makers, technicians and organisers contribute to the work. We want people with different backgrounds and levels of experience to find a meaningful way to take part.
Find the connection.
A partnership starts with a shared interest. That might be a story, a local audience, a creative skill or a wish to bring people together. We’ll agree a practical collaboration with a clear purpose and a scope that works for both sides.
Help make it happen.
A contribution can help with something specific. These are the next steps we’re raising support for, from establishing the foundation to recognising the people making the show.
Help establish the foundation
Help cover the notarial and registration costs of setting up Stichting Next Act Collective, giving our productions and community a lasting organisational home.
Sponsor a volunteer’s +1
We’re giving volunteers a complimentary ticket as a thank you. Help us add a ticket for someone they would like to bring, so they can share the evening together.
Support the people making it
We’re building towards a budget that can compensate contributors. Our first priorities are photography and video recording of the production. Help us take that next step.
Our long-term aim is to secure enough funding to compensate everyone who contributes to our productions, while continuing to welcome voluntary and in-kind support. All contributions start with the form or email at [email protected]. A general donation enquiry is there for people who wish to contribute without choosing a particular goal.
Possible collaborations.
Books and stories
Bookshops, libraries, reading groups and publishers can help connect a production with people who love its source material. We can explore joint promotion or a linked reading or conversation.
A night out
Restaurants, cafés and hospitality venues can help make the performance part of an evening together. We can explore group visits, pre-theatre offers or shared recommendations.
People at work
Employers can support local culture and give colleagues a reason to spend time together beyond the workplace. Group bookings and production support are possible starting points.
Making it happen
Costume, fabric, design, technical and venue partners can contribute materials, equipment, space or expertise that directly supports a production.
Ways to begin.
Sponsor a production
Contribute to the costs of bringing a show to the stage. We’ll discuss the project, the support needed and suitable recognition, tickets or shared content.
Contribute in kind
Help with materials, equipment, costume, space, hospitality or specialist skills. We’ll agree what is needed, when it is needed and how the contribution is recognised.
Build a collaboration
Connect your organisation or community with a production through a shared event, promotion or activity. We’ll shape the idea around a clear purpose and realistic capacity.
We’ll agree what each side contributes, what recognition or activity is included and how we’ll review the collaboration afterwards.
More ways to take part.
We are developing a creative home where people from different backgrounds can make theatre together in Eindhoven. Productions give people a shared goal, a meaningful contribution and opportunities to learn from one another.
We welcome conversations with funders whose priorities include cultural participation, creative development and community connection. Together, we can explore a defined project, who it is intended to reach and what funding would make possible.
What we want to understand
We want to understand who takes part, what they learn, whether they feel welcome and connected, and what helps them return. Project proposals can set out how we will gather and reflect on that feedback alongside attendance, activity and budget information.
What could we make possible together?
Tell us about your organisation, the kind of support or collaboration you’re considering and any relevant timing. We’ll start with the purpose and work out the practical details together. You can also write to [email protected].