Lyrics & Lines
12 May 2026
16:15 - 17:30
Speakers' Corner
When words are given space
What began as a small spoken word gathering has grown into a vibrant mix of voices, stories, and live performance. Now brought together under the name Lyrics & Lines.
Expect an afternoon of spoken word, storytelling, acoustic music and even opera! Different styles, different perspectives, one stage.
This event is hosted by Daniëlle Zawadi. Stay tuned for the line-up.
Come, take a seat, cheer on your fellow students, and let yourself be surprised. And if you’re up for it, there will be an Open Mic during the last part of the afternoon. So if you have something you’d like to perform in an intimate and safe atmosphere, this is your chance.
Free drink included!
Registration
Free entry for students, staff, and anyone interested, as always. Please register in advance.
Daniëlle Zawadi
Daniëlle Zawadi (1999) is a prose writer, spoken word artist, theatre maker, and literary programmer. Her work explores what it means to grow up in the Netherlands as part of the second generation—born in the Democratic Republic of Congo and raised in the Netherlands. Drawing on her bicultural background, she writes about friendship and how its meaning evolves over time. As a member of Gen Z, she uses writing to capture her lived experience like a snapshot — creating images others can recognize themselves in — blending Dutch, French, and English while weaving in references to physics, pop culture, and family traditions. Driven by her passion for writing, Zawadi founded Het Zwarte Schaap, a platform for word art in The Hague, in 2019. She currently works as a programmer for Poetry International Rotterdam and Crossing Border in The Hague.
Photo: © Marianne Hommerson
An event by The Lighthouse
At The Lighthouse, you take a closer look at the world and maybe also at yourself. Always relevant, inspiring, and with a twist.
