Het Klokkenmeisje
concept, stage direction and set design for Jeroen De Brauwer’s street opera – OPERAWERF

ABOUT
The Clock Girl is a poetic circus opera for all ages, where a timeless fairytale meets contemporary themes. Inspired by The Little Match Girl, it tells of a child’s fragile imagination set against the harsh reality of child labor, then and now. Performed by soprano and circus artist Liza Dedapper, the story unfolds through live singing, acrobatics, and magical imagery.
This 25-minute mini-opera, with libretto by Mien Bogaert and music by Jeroen De Brauwer, is a brand-new creation performed entirely on a small trailer transformed into a miniature theatre. Conceived as a street opera for children, The Clock Girl brings opera into the open air, offering an unforgettable experience to audiences who may never have encountered it before.
TEAM
Jeroen De Brauwer, conductor
Mien Bogaert, concept, stage direction and set
Masha Zayakina, costumes
CAST
Liza Dedapper, the clock girl
Lukas Huisman, piano
Eline Duerinck, cello






Performances
August 6, 2025 at Miramiro Gent (BE) – try-out
(more dates soon to be announced)
Supported by the Flemish Government, Sabam for Culture, and Miramiro.
