About us

Groningen University Theatre Society is the largest, oldest and best english speaking theatre society of the RUG. Oringinaly part of the English department, we accept all students including students of the Hanze University. Our history goes as far back as 1968, when Everything in the Garden, by L. Cooper, was performed under the name E.S.C. Drama Society. Since then, with the help of the USVA cultural student centre, as well as our members, friends, and sponsors, GUTS has grown and developed into a full-fledged English-language theatre society. 

Every year GUTS performs three plays, in the English language, for the Groningen stage. Since we started, we’ve produced over 80 plays. 

Every year is a new chance to participate in the plays, as well as our workshops, pub quizzes, karaoke nights and other events that GUTS hosts. Every week on Wednesdays we host a new event, either a social or a theatre-related event. To keep up when and where these are, follow us on our social media, or email the board at board@gutstheatre.nl !

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  • Hessel Bergmans

    Hessel Bergmans

    Chair and Internal

  • Dwayn Offermans

    Dwayn Offermans

    Secretary

  • Izzy Smit

    Izzy Smit

    Treasurer and Vice-Chair

Committees

Activities committee

The activities committee is an essential part of our society; helping with event planning and organizing the weekly events, as well as helping with setting up bigger events, such as a gala or any event that requires more planning.

If you wish to contact the activities committee, you may do so at gutstheatreactivities@gmail.com

PR committee

The PR committee takes care of the publicity of the society and our plays, the social media pages for GUTS, and much more. The PR committee also makes sure to take photos of our events to post on our social media pages for our members and any interested parties in the society.

If you wish to contact the PR committee, you may do so at gutstheatrepr@gmail.com

IT committee

The IT committee is in charge of maintaining the website and keeping it updated. 

If you wish to contact the IT committee, you may do so at it@gutstheatre.nl