Once upon a time, there was an enchanting fairy tale called “The Pied Piper of Hamelin”, written by the legendary Brothers Grimm. Barbara Claes has now written a new, contemporary and highly idiosyncratic version that is just as grim and daring.

Just like in the old tale, there is music here too. But in this new story, the rat catchers also enchant us with their voices. And you know what else? The bogeyman Loekepee is in on it! His job is to scare the world. But imagine: what happens when the bogeyman's mask falls off?

What happens when he comes face to face with a rat plague?
Imagine that rats are no longer scary creatures but... heroes.
What if this story turns into a big sing-along?
Imagine everyone going home with a rat. (Yes, really, with a rat.)
Do you dare to come?

BOEMAN LOEKEPEE is a musical performance about feeling unwelcome, learning to live adventurously and looking hopefully to the future. It aims to show an authentic picture of what simplicity and happiness can be, and celebrates the magical power of myths and folklore through an age-old fairy tale infused with new storylines.