Perdu is an Amsterdam-based literary foundation specialised in poetry and the crossovers between literature and other art forms.

Stichting Perdu - Portrait of poet Nanne Timmer in her studio.
01 May at 18:30 | Free event. Language: Spanish, Dutch, English. | Book presentation

Book presentation ‘Doble Papagayo’

Readings and performances in conversation with Nanne Timmer. Hosted by Jimena Casas in Perdu's bookshop.
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02 May at 20:00 | Doors open: 19:30 start show: 20:00 Tickets: €17,50 Language: Dutch | Guest programme

Running for Happiness

Coen Cuijpers (1981) is and adventurer, writer, poet, and nomad. In this performance, he will play himself as much as possible...
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03 May at 20:00 | Doors open: 19:30 Tickets: Regular €12,50, Student €10, Livestream €6. Language: English & Portuguese. | Perdu programme

If I remain seated, no one will see me

A poetry evening with Adelaide Ivánova and Clara Amaral. Host: Jimena Casas.
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04 May at 15:00 | Doors open: 14:30 Tickets: Free, registration via link Language: English | Guest programme

On Crisis and Representation

An invitation to reflect on the prevailing structures of contemporary crises and their critical representations. Featuring 12 artists and 4 mentors from across the globe, the event will engage with their distinct strategies for re-examining history and challenging dominant narratives.
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10 May at 20:00 | Walk-in from 19:30 Tickets: Regular €12,50, Student €10, Livestream €10. Language: Multilingual | Perdu programme

The Poetry and Lyrics of P.G. Wodehouse

An introduction to the less well-known poetic and lyrical works of the famous humorous author P.G. Wodehouse. With Hal Cazalet, Donald Duk, Maria Jette, Peter Nieuwenhuizen, Tony Ring + employees/volunteers from Perdu. Host: Rob Sander.
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26 Mar '24

Updated website

What do you think of our new homepage and agenda?
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05 Nov '23

[CLOSED] Open call: Poets for Vers van het Mes 2024

Perdu and Flemish-Dutch House deBuren are looking for poets who write in Dutch and have not yet published a collection.
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27 Jan '23

[CLOSED]Vacancy Bar Volunteers

We're looking for new volunteers to strenghten our bar team!

Highlights

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Shortlist Grote Poëzieprijs 2024

The shortlist for de Grote Poëzieprijs 2024 has been announced!