• Since 1981 Roel Twijnstra directed almost 70 theater shows, following his internships with Peter Stein (Berlin) and Peter Brook (Avignion). The last years he works in South Africa.

  • For most shows Roel Twijnstra directed,  he designed the set. He is designing for other  directors and companies as well.

  • As a writer Roel Twijnstra wrote three books about dramaturgy and playwriting. They are compulsory on Dutch theater schools. Recently he published his first novel.

Twist International

Twist focusses on skills devellopment of community theatre in South Africa, Nepal and Zimbabwe. Twist International is a NGO which initiates and advises  the local Twist networks.  

Twist International

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  • A Nice meeting with “Top Dog.”

    28 april 2013

    Hey Mr. Roel ! How are you today ? How are you doing Mr. Roel? I always wanted to talk to you Mr. Roel, I respect you, alot very much actually you see. The thing is Mr. Roel… I am very good! I want to work with you. I always see you on facebook. You [...]

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