And the journey goes on..!

Dear followers and friends,

A lot has happened since Tjerk arrived in Istanbul, hitchhiking with his guitar, dachshund, travel companion Peter Bijl and caravan, but without a car.

In summer the theatre show ‘Tow Bar Needed: a Theatrical Road Movie’ hit the travelling theatre festival De Parade in Utrecht. Supported by musician Matthijs Spek, Tjerk shared his adventures through a mix of stories, video impressions and songs. The show played for four nights in a row, eventually in sold-out performances, and was received enthusiastically by many people.

After De Parade Tjerk and Peter returned to Germany for a show on the MELEZ festival and met up with some of their connectors in Essen. This meeting was filmed by the German television station Sat 1 and can be viewed here. In the meantime the The Caravan Hitchhiking Project exhibition kicked off in the city hall of Utrecht and was on show for a full month.

And the journey goes on. Not only have we planned more shows and exhibitions for the coming months, also the The Caravan Hitchhiking Project Team has started preparations for a new journey: a tour along festivals and manifestations in Europe. Music festivals, theatre festivals, art festivals, film festivals: everywhere where inspiration and beautiful stories are welcome.

And also for this journey we need your tips, tricks and inspiration. Is there a great event or festival in your region, which would match our project perfectly? Contact us! After all: you need others to get further.. : )
Thank you in advance!

Contemplations on the way home

On the way home, while miles are passing by between Prague and Utrecht, I have a lot of time to contemplate on all experiences and encounters of part I of the project. Starting with the departure from Utrecht Dom Square in Mayor Wolfsen’s car. My first wintery week in The Netherlands ending with the warm welcome in Limburg. The grand opening of Ruhr 2010 at Essen Zollverein. » Lees meer…

Caravan hitchhike on NOS Headlines TV and Tom’s kiosk

Tonight we can watch my journey to Essen on NOS Headlines. I don’t know exactly at what time, but I guess you’ll be able to find out. Because of the snow falling on the solar panels on the roof I do not have sufficient power. After a long search, finding many closed doors, I finally find a warm and dry base: Tom’s kiosk in Essen Stoppenberg. » Lees meer…

Arrived at the Ruhr 2010 grounds

After a successful lift the caravan has arrived in dark and (again white) Essen. I was told by email that the festival grounds would be huge, just outside the city. It gave me a sort of pop festival feeling, and indeed, the grounds are enourmous! A large former industrial estate with well-lit buildings, tents, laser and light shows. Exciting. I wonder if we’ll be able to get in, as I do not an official invitation. At the entrance we are stopped by a barrier and two German guards. » Lees meer…