Theater performance ‘The dementia of Jet and Harrie’
In "The Dementia of Jet and Harrie," we follow the lives of two active retired seniors. We share their experiences from the moment they are enjoying life to the moment Harrie visits Jet daily at the care facility where she has moved.
The performance
When dementia enters your life, two worlds emerge. The world of Jet, who has dementia, and the world of Harrie (and all the people who interact with Jet). The further the disease progresses, the greater the distance between those two worlds becomes. Contact diminishes and understanding declines. The distance between these worlds seems vast. Yet there are bridges. In recent years, Ervarea has discovered that these bridges exist and that they are easy to use. Ervarea uses theater to learn through experience. In this performance, acting is interspersed with explanations and experiences. This helps us to better understand what is going on in Jet's mind. That helps to improve contact with Jet.
There are many questions. Why is Jet always following me? Why doesn't she want to participate in anything anymore? And on the other hand: who is this person who calls himself Harrie and puts me at a table with strangers in an unfamiliar environment? Why can't I go home?
We are the medicine ourselves
This afternoon marks the conclusion of the public campaign "We are the medicine." The campaign, which launched in February 2025, highlights the impact of lifestyle on brain health. Explore the brain in the mega brain or ask the campaign team your questions!
Practical information
Date: Tuesday, February 25, 2026
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., doors open at 2:30 p.m.
Location: 't Westhoes, Anemonenstraat 16, 6466 SZ Kerkrade
Please register before February 21 via events@kerkrade.nl. Include your name, phone number, and, if applicable, your position or the organization you work for. Admission to the performance is free.