Dope

A line between the underworld and the upper world.

The intriguing theatre and dance performance DOPE shows how drugs connect all layers of our society like an invisible line. With dynamic (hip-hop) dance, monologues and intimate conversations, an outcast, a parent, a customs officer and a user tell the honest story about the role of drugs in their world. Slowly you are confronted with the consequences of dreams of quick money, the temptation of social media, failing poverty policies and many young people's sense of not mattering. 

About WAT WE DOEN & Lloydscompany

Evrim Akyigit is a Dutch actress of Turkish descent. She studied at ArtEZ and has a rich theater and TV history, including roles in Onderweg naar Morgen, Oogappels, Flikken Rotterdam, and De Vuurwerkramp.

Chiem Vreeken is an actor in theater, film, and television. He has performed in productions by Het Zuidelijk Toneel, Toneelgroep Oostpool, and others, and has appeared in various films and series such as Free Fight, Flikken, and De Toeslagenaffaire. 

Chivano de Mee is an all-style dancer, performer, and choreographer with a strong hip-hop foundation and experience in house, popping, locking, krump, and breakdance. He studied at the Lucia Marthas Institute for Performing Arts in Amsterdam and ISH Dance Company and is active in both the battle scene and in jury roles.

Dorrit Griffioen is a Dutch dancer and creator specializing in urban modern dance and hip hop. After training at Flow Dance Academy in Paris (2020/2021), Dorrit graduated from the Urban Dance program at Creative College in Utrecht. In March 2025, she created her solo performance Stilte tussen ons (Silence Between Us).

For DOPE, WAT WE DOEN, in collaboration with the FORT-PORT program, conducted research into the dilemmas in the fight against drugs in the Netherlands. Based on the findings, WAT WE DOEN and Lloydscompany are collaborating on DOPE. One hour before the theater and dance performance, the FORT-PORT researchers will present the results of this research in an artistic way—such as through a video, a play, or spoken word. This program is open to the public and free to attend.