Long-distance LARPing is an ERASMUS+ funded artistic research project developed by Nerdlab and Sickhouse. Our primary question is how we can build physical and digital spaces that foster connection and self-expression and where agency remains in the hands of the participants.

We draw inspiration from live-action role-playing games (LARPs). Our goal is to synthesise LARP design practices into a methodology for youth workers, social workers, artists and experience designers to enrich their practices and provide more creative spaces for the groups they work with.

Long Distant Larp

Something has been awaken in the cinema.
From the depths of dusty film cans, late-night television broadcast, forgotten drive-ins and questionable basements… the monsters are returning, one by one.

 is a new cinematic ritual devoted to the glorious age of monsters, mostly from before 1970, and occasionally after, if the creature insists.

Every Monday night we summon all vampires, mutants, swamp creatures, radioactive nightmares, gothic specters, and all the beautiful horrors that crawled out of the golden age of monster movies.

Before the screening begins, we enter a one-minute meditation guided by the sacred mantra of 

 to properly align mind, body and monster spirit. Then the lights go down.

Grab a drink. Take a seat. Eyes wide open.

Come dressed as a monster and entry the movie for free!


 (1935) by James Whale + Dracula’s Daughter (1937) by Lambert Hillyer.


The first sequel to Universal Pictures' 1931 film 

, where Frankenstein decides to leave his evil experiments, but Dr. Pretorius kidnaps his wife, forcing the scientist to help create a new creature to rescue his spouse.
+ Countess Marya Zaleska, a vampire, vainly tries to ruin her father Count Dracula's body following his death to live as a human. When a noted psychiatrist fails to help her, she abducts his lover.

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After discovering a pair of sunglasses that enables one to see the world the way it truly is, Nada realises that the media and the government has subdued the population with subliminal messages.

 (1958) by Irvin Yeaworth and Russell Doughten.


The classic. The greatest. A misunderstood teen fights to save his town from a red gelatinous monster from outer space.

A comedy horror where a huge wolf assaults Jack and David in Britain, leading to Jack's death. As David recovers in a hospital, he is tormented by nightmares of a mangled Jack warning him that he is becoming a werewolf.

 (1933) by Merian C. Cooper and Ernest B. Schoedsack.


When a film crew visits a mysterious island for a shoot, they discover a giant prehistoric ape living there. Mayhem ensues when the gorilla attempts to possess a woman from the crew.

: Sickhouse! Oldenzaalsestraat 128, Enschede.
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Movie Monster Mash

” presents a collection of films operating through dream logic and nightmare structures, populated by her characteristic figures shaped not by fantasy alone, but by institutional power, social conditioning, and the violence of normalization.

The works explore how institutions construct the “good girl,” the “good citizen,” the ideal subject: bodies trained to comply, identities shaped through discipline, submission, and endless self-correction. Perfection becomes a form of obedience. Improvement becomes control. The desire to belong, to fit in, to be accepted, to be legible, demands a continuous reshaping of the self, a constant performance of becoming better.

The exhibition extends this logic spatially through the use of construction mesh, a material usually employed to create façades, barriers, and temporary structures. Wrapped around the outside while maintenance work is being done on the inside, it becomes a surface of control, a skin, a membrane, a structure through which the body is disciplined and remade.

Flesh and architecture collapse into one another. The visitor moves through something both protective and oppressive, both shelter and trap. What begins as discipline becomes appetite. And inside the beast, we feast.



’s work explores how violence and social hierarchies shape everyday life. Using dark humor, she stages fragile, absurd situations in which characters struggle to navigate contemporary systems and their impossible demands. Storytelling is central to her practice, which often unfolds through participatory processes and collaborative encounters.



For the opening, we invite you to join a special DIY hobby horse-making workshop, starting at 14:00, followed by a barrier parcours “competition” from 15:30 onwards. The program is hosted together with artist Toni Brenner. 
There will be a rosette for the winner, cake for the birthday girl and eggs for everyone interested. 

is an Aki student who has always been obsessed with horses. Taking this obsession into her practice she researches the parallels between horses and women as symbols and the relationship between the two.



from Saturday 13-06 to Saturday 25-07
on Friday & Saturday from 12:00 to 00:00
or on request for groups and tours (mail : marie@sickhouse.nl)

RSVP OPENING

Belly of the Beast from Josefin Arnell 


To hell with boring-ass brainrot scrolling on Instagram, let’s handcode our own sites again, filled with cool pictures, funny texts and cute games. Did you know how easy it is??

Every month, a group of curious people gets together to work on our personal sites with HTML, CSS and Javascript. When we get stuck on difficult coding challenges, we have each other to help out. At the end of the night, we’ll show off our pages, and join each other’s ‘webrings’.



The event will be hosted at two locations at the same time! Wow! ✨

Sickhouse, Oldenzaalsestraat 128, Enschede

 in Rotterdam (1e Pijnackerstraat 75). Both location will connected via 

 Introduction to Neocities and the Indie Web by Roos


 Let’s work on our websites! Introduction to documentation and sketching tips.


💻 Technical Skills : Both HTML newbies and pros welcome. Bring your laptop!

🍻 Free admission, bring your own food if you like, support Sickhouse with getting your drinks at the bar:)

Neocities: Coding Night - Build your own digital garden

Our TableTop Game Nights are transforming! It’s time to introduce 

, a monthly role-playing event organised together with 

, or if you enjoy board games, card games, painting miniatures, or kitbashing… any tabletop activity is welcome!

We’ll host some RPG tables, led by someone from our community or a special guest.

We’ll also have open tables for board games. Bring your favorite games and share them with us, or try out some from our collection.

Come alone or with a group. Playing is an great way to make new friends!

We’d also love to see your own game or story creations and be your play-testers!


Whether you’re a role-playing game master, a game designer looking for testers, or have another type of activity in mind, we’re looking for you! 


As a host, here’s what you can expect from us

Support from experienced event organizers

Game materials such as dice, available or provided

: 18:00 to 23:30
> 18:00 walk-in and dinner: bring your food to eat together 🍲🥗🍛🥡
> 19:00 the games start
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 Entrance on donation (with this, you support the location and the two organizers in getting new games, inviting guests and hosting special adventures). 


PLAY! TableTop Night June

 has been invited by Sickhouse to develop a 

 exploring the history and heritage of cyberfeminism. In May 29 and June 20, she will guide us through the first playtests of Cybernetic Dream.

The project will be developed over 2026 and 2027, with the intention of spreading inspiring practices and translating complex theories into interactive, playable experiences. 

Louisa will present the current stages of her research and organise a play test to share and refine the game’s mechanics. We invite you to play, test, and critique the prototype. Your feedback is essential to shaping the final game!

What to expect: an introduction to the project, hands-on playtesting of the first prototype, a collaborative discussion to refine the game’s mechanics and narratives.

Whether you are a gamer, a researcher, or simply curious about the intersection of art, technology, and feminism, your voice matters here. No prior experience with cyberfeminism or game design is required, just bring your curiosity and opinions.

Play test 2

Cybernetic Dream PLAYTEST (2)

Plug and Play is a safe space where flinta sound creators can connect and create. If you’re a DJ, producer, or musician looking for a community where you can share your music and meet other creators, you’re welcome here!

Whether you’re just starting out behind the decks or looking for feedback or inspiration from your peers, networking, creativity, and mutual support are at the heart of this multi-phase event.

The initiative is a collaboration between 

, dedicated to strengthening the position of flinta makers (women, non-binary, trans, and genderqueer individuals).

Open decks: a chilled-out space for (emerging) DJs to spin, experiment and exchange music.

Listening sessions: get your tracks out of the studio and let them breathe on a real sound system. We’ll plug in your USB and listen to your work together. Whether it’s a polished production or a raw 30-second loop; all genres and levels are welcome. No judgment, just support.

Show & Tell: get inspired by a flinta professional from the industry who will share insights about their work and experiences in the music world.

13:00 – 16:30: Doors open & Open Decks
14:00 – 15:00: Listening Sessions (Plug & Play)
15:00 – 15:30: Show & Tell
15:30 – 16:30: Networking

WHERE: Sickhouse, Oldenzaalsestraat 128, 7514 DS Enschede
TIME: 13:00 to 16:30.
PRICE: pay what you can!


 if you want to spin on the open decks or show your tracks, bring your music on a USB stick.



Plug and Play: a space for flinta sound creators

 is a curated film experience focused on cult, experimental, and unconventional cinema. 

It begins with an immersive pre-screening ritual (side program - expect crafting, soft role-playing and open discussion), followed by the screening and a post impression sharing.

In the early editions of Cinema Obscura, films were never announced in advance and the spectators discover them either during the organizers’ introduction or even during the screening itself.

This program is challenging and unique. Each screening is designed to be a special experience, beginning at the moment you sit down in our vintage cinema chairs from 1936. You are invited to react, interact, discuss, scream, laugh and embrace the shared discovery of strange films.

Cinema Obscura runs throughout the year with a monthly screening. Some films will be announced, some will remain a mystery… come watch the unexpected!

Side program starts at 19:30 - Screening begins at 20:30. 

CINEMA OBSCURA JUNE 2026

Cinema Obscura in June

(ENG Below) 
Feminisme is een strijd die we elke dag samen voeren, maar wie zegt dat dat niet gepaard kan gaan met een flinke dosis fun en gezelligheid? Op donderdag 25 juni 2026 komen we samen bij Sickhouse in Enschede voor een avond vol verbinding, bewustwording en bovenal heel veel power. Dolle Mina Twente nodigt je uit om je stem te laten horen en je kennis te testen tijdens deze interactieve Feministische Quizavond, geleid door niemand minder dan onze eigen Quiz-Mina Jente!

We duiken in de rijke geschiedenis van het feminisme, testen onze diepere kennis over gelijkheid en behandelen de meest boeiende feministische weetjes. Kennis is ons wapen om verandering teweeg te brengen; door te leren van de geschiedenis, versterken we onze vuist in het heden. Uiteraard strijden we deze avond op een sportieve maar fanatieke manier met elkaar: voor de winnaar ligt er een fantastische prijs klaar.

En denk je nou: "Hey, dat feminisme is echt een vrouwending" (whatever that means)? Nou, echt niet waar! Sleep je mannelijke aanhang dus gewoon mee, want feminisme is bevrijding voor iedereen!

Kom langs, scherp je geest, ontmoet gelijkgestemden en laat je inspireren om samen te bouwen aan een gelijkwaardige toekomst. Dit wordt een topavond die je absoluut niet wilt missen!


• 19:00 uur: Inloop en ontmoeting (sluit gezellig aan voor een drankje!)
• 20:00 uur: Start van de quiz onder leiding van Quiz-Mina Jente
• 23:00 uur: Einde


ENGLISH

Feminism is a struggle, we fight together every day, but who says that can’t be combined with a good dose of fun and camaraderie? On Thursday, June 25, 2026, we’ll gather at Sickhouse in Enschede for an evening filled with connection, awareness and above all, a whole lot of power. 
Dolle Mina Twente invites you to make your voice heard and test your knowledge during this interactive Feminist Quiz Night, led by none other than our very own Quiz-Mina Jente!

We’ll dive into the rich history of feminism, test our deeper knowledge of equality, and cover the most fascinating feminist facts. Knowledge is our weapon for bringing about change; by learning from history, we strengthen our stance in the present. Of course, we’ll be competing against each other in a friendly yet spirited way this evening: a fantastic prize awaits the winner.

And if you’re thinking, “Hey, feminism is really a women’s thing” (whatever that means)? Well, that’s definitely not true! So just bring your male friends along, because feminism is liberation for everyone!

Come on by, sharpen your mind, meet like-minded people, and get inspired to build an equal future together. This is going to be an amazing evening you definitely don’t want to miss!

Program

• 7:00 PM: Doors open and meet-and-greet (feel free to join us for a drink!)
• 8:00 PM: Start of the quiz hosted by Quiz-Mina Jente
• 11:00 PM: End

📅 Donderdag 25 juni 2026
📍Locatie: Sickhouse Enschede
🕡 Tijd: 19:00 - 23:00 uur
🎟️ 

Feminist Quizz Night - Dolle Mina

Glitzineknubum is a seasonal zine making session hosted by 

to help us reflect and share what we did the last 3 months, away from social media! 
Sickhouse will support with printers, glue, glitter, colour paper, magazines… You can bring your photos (printed or on your phones and camera), bring your favorite material to create your own Glitter Zine Knutsel Album!

Come with your friends, your family or by yourself, it will be great doing this together and share memories, proud moments and little stories…

At the end of the day, for the ones who dare we will get rid of the surplus of images from the last 3 months and free our phones. (Bring your hard-drive if you need to save some!)

hosting a workshop on Chattypub. More details to come! 

✨ 

 (you can walk in and out any time)
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RESERVE YOUR SPOT

 Glitzineknubum (seasonal zine making) + Chattypub Workshop 

 is our monthly meet-up for playful makers, programmers, enthusiasts, producers, artists, designers, curators, and all people interested in game making. At Colliders, we brainstorm, present our progress, give feedback, enjoy creations and, of course, we play!

around indie/art house game makers and playful artists. With Colliders, we want to support each other and create more opportunities for collaborations and exchange. 

Colliders has a different theme and game selection each month, in 

Register here if you want to present your work, test your game, or give a short presentation

 by Alexandria (Lexie)
Through the lenses of net-art, databendding, and indie dev, we will discuss the making, publishing, and modding of game-making tools that are games in and of themselves.

 by Matěj Hložánek
We will discuss how we used the warmth of cultural heritage as a distraction for a conversation about alcoholism and national identity in our game and what we learned from the process.

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COLLIDERS: Playful Makers Meet-up

Broadcasting live from a galaxy far away, Radio Galactica brings you a sonic expedition curated by the duo formed by 

, not to play what you already know, but to expand your playlist and transport Enschede to an unconventional dancefloor of global grooves. 

Expect Latin - Afro - Cumbia - Caribbean - Bollywood - World Psych  - Vintage disco - Global Club and more in a 

Radio Galactica #2

CINEMA OBSCURA MAY 2026

Cinema Obscura

 exploring the history and heritage of cyberfeminism. In May 29, she will guide us through the first playtest of Cybernetic Dream.

Whether you are a gamer, a researcher, or simply curious about the intersection of art, technology, and feminism, your voice matters here. No prior experience with cyberfeminism or game design is required, just bring your curiosity and opinions.



A second playtest will take place on Sat, June 20.

Cybernetic Dream Test 1

Cybernetic Dream PLAYTEST (1)

A research scientist experiments on altered states of human consciousness using hallucinogenic drugs. But soon his mind-altering experiments get out of control.

To celebrate the end of Janne Schimmel’s exhibition, we invited 

 to help us curate a chiptune night featuring music by 

 accompanied by the distinctive visuals of The C-Men.

The exhibition is open for a last time until 21:00 and then the music starts. Come dance with us!


22:00 to 01:00 (Sickhouse is open from 12:00 on, it is the last day to visit Janne Schimmel’s exhibition)
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 Oldenzaalsestraat 128, 7514DS, Enschede.
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Agenda

Current and Upcoming

Long Distant Larp

Movie Monster Mash

Belly of the Beast from Josefin Arnell

Neocities: Coding Night - Build your own digital garden

PLAY! TableTop Night June

Cybernetic Dream PLAYTEST (2)

Plug and Play: a space for flinta sound creators

Cinema Obscura in June

Feminist Quizz Night - Dolle Mina

Glitzineknubum (seasonal zine making) + Chattypub Workshop

Past

COLLIDERS: Playful Makers Meet-up

Radio Galactica #2

Cinema Obscura

Cybernetic Dream PLAYTEST (1)

Movie Monster Mash

Eindbaas: Chiptune Party