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

” 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)

Belly of the Beast from Josefin Arnell 

The Sickhouse Summer Film Camp is a two-week program dedicated to experimenting with film, DIY culture, and collective storytelling. The camp aims to be a playground where participants can play with the idea of what a film can be, trying out techniques and exploring possibilities.

In the months leading up to the camp, we opened a call for participants between the ages of 16 and 28 to join (

). The selected group will make the film from start to finish: they’ll be writers, producers, actors, directors, lighting technicians, set designers, and much more.

This year’s camp is being held in conjunction with an exhibition by 

, who will join the camp for several days. The theme, Collective Dream Mare, serves as a space to vent rage. Together, we’ll explore how it can be used creatively as a force to build and imagine other realities.

The film will be premiered on September 24 during the 

There will be some activities open to the public during the two weeks of the filmcamp, stay tuned!

Sickhouse Summer Filmcamp Side Program

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 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 enter the movie for free!


During a zombie apocalypse, four survivors take refuge on the roof of a supermarket where they get food and shelter. However, this will not last long.

 (1961), dir. Ishirō Honda & Eiji Tsuburaya


A giant, ancient monster unleashes terror across Japan after a nightclub owner kidnaps two princesses from their native island.

 (marathon of 5 episodes between 60's and 80's!) by Rod Serling


The greatest show ever. A comprehensive collection of mystical tales where people try to solve their problems using their own unique ideas.

Larry returns to his Welsh ancestral home from the US upon learning that his brother has died. When he tries to save Jenny, a rural girl who is being attacked by a werewolf, he gets bitten by it…


A scientist's experiment to cure hunger creates a giant spider that escapes from an isolated desert laboratory and wreaks havoc on the local inhabitants.

The crew of a spacecraft, Nostromo, intercept a distress signal from a planet and set out to investigate it. However, to their horror, they are attacked by an alien which later invades their ship.

Godzilla, Rodan and Mothra team up to save mankind from the deadliest threat of all… a fire-breathing space monster.

Sam, a young boy, is convinced of a monster's presence in his home, due to certain disturbing visions. His erratic behaviour concerns his single mother, Amelia, who spirals into a state of paranoia.

Dr Miles Bennell, a doctor in a California town, is horrified to discover that a covert alien invasion is replacing his fellow citizens with emotionless duplicates.

: Sickhouse! Oldenzaalsestraat 128, Enschede.
🕡 

Monday Movie Monster Mash - Summer

, an accessory designed to be used in moments of 

, that activates sound through their own designed movement, using electronics, e-textiles, and recycled materials. Through discussions on microaggressions and other activities, participants also develop their own character and story, which they then bring to life in a LARP (Live Action Role Play) session.



The workshop is split into two parts:
Part I -- 

Making, Discussion & Character Building (July 11 & 12)


Over two full days, participants will design and build their wearable sound device from scratch. Alongside the making process, we will explore the theme of microaggressions; what they are, how they affect us, and how we can respond, through discussion, reflection, and creative activities. Participants will also develop their own character and story to bring into the LARP session.

Saturday 11-07 from 13:00 to 17:00
& Sunday 12-07 from 13:00 to 16:00


In a 2-hour session, participants bring their devices and characters into play. Using their "weapons", they navigate scenarios together in a guided, playful, and safe environment.

 : As an interdisciplinary media artist, musician, game maker, educator, and learner, Ahreum Lee navigates the complexities of technology, data, and socio-political narratives. Fascinated by the ritualistic use of everyday technologies, she explores their impact on socio-political dynamics and their interactions with both human and more-than-human entities.
This summer Ahreum Lee is the artist-in-residence for the 

. During the residency, Ahreum will reimagine digital infrastructures through gestures of deliberate slowness and ritual acts of data feeding.



: Saturday 11 & Sunday 12 of July starting at 13:00
✨

Saturday 25 of July starting at 13:00
📍 

: Sickhouse, Oldenzaalsestraat 128, 7514DS Enschede
💎🎟️ 

In the Name of the Moon - Workshop

☽ In the Name of the Moon ☽ Part 1

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

Games to be played on Saturday 18-07 will be announced soon :)

: 18:00 to 23:30
> 18:00 walk-in and dinner: bring your food to eat together 🍲🥗🍛🥡
> 19:00 the games start
💎 

 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 July

 is a curated film experience focused on cult, experimental, and unconventional cinema. The selection of film relates to the theme of the year “Dream No Return” and wants to inspire discussions, reactions, ideas around the idea of dreaming collectively.

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

In 1970s Argentina, young Alicia follows a restless man reminiscent of a white rabbit up an escalator to a surreal underground world that reflects her own Buenos Aires, where downtown streets, parks, and beaches now appear strange and distorted.





At 19:30 we start the side program, more info about it coming soon


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Cinema Obscura 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 24-07

Alicia en el paìs de las maravillas

, that activates sound through their own designed movement, using electronics, e-textiles, and recycled materials. Through discussions on microaggressions and other activities, participants also develop their own character and story, which they then bring to life in a LARP (Live Action Role Play) session.

>> The first part of the workshop is on 11&12 of July : look 

This is the second part of the workshop.
Part II -- 

 : Saturday 11 & Sunday 12 of July starting at 13:00
✨

 Saturday 25 of July starting at 13:00
📍 

 : Sickhouse, Oldenzaalsestraat 128, 7514DS Enschede
💎🎟️ 

☽ In the Name of the Moon ☽ Part 2

, is celebrating its third edition this year of being organized jointly by 

, and it will run for three days for the first time. 

From 24 to 26 September, KO(O)RTS aims to provide a platform for (up-and-coming) filmmakers to showcase their work, celebrate creativity and connect communities through a wide variety of underground, experimental & art-house films. At the same time, it offers local filmmakers the opportunity to share ideas and knowledge with international professionals.

The programme promises to be alternative, never-before-seen and fun, with a carefully curated selection of films presented with care, through multi-sensory set-ups and playful approaches.

To complement the festival, there will also be workshops, meetings with filmmakers and a public awards ceremony. In this way, we aim to create a vibrant event that brings filmmakers and film enthusiasts together and celebrates the art of short films!


 Early birds tickets will be released on August 14th.
We’ll publish the full program on the 

Tickets via Concordia

KO(O)RTS Short Film Festival 

 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 

the intersection between games and films! 

We picked up some games that inspired filmmakers to make movies about them, games made by filmmakers and games that play with the language of film making.

We will also have two projects showcased at the open screens, one of them featuring alternative controller and the other one a huge collection of web based games built with a home made engine. The makers will be here if you want to know more about those projects. And as usual two short presentations from local makers featuring the process of creating and publishing your own tabletop roleplaying adventure and the process behind conceptualizing and building an immersive installation.

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

How to write and publish a horror roleplaying adventure in 

by Thomas van den Brink
A talk about how you can go from just liking being a dungeon master, to publishing your own tabletop roleplaying adventure online! Thomas will talk a bit about things that helped him write, programs you can join for publishing, the editing process and how he designed the book itself.

An amusement park attraction that asks what happens when spirituality is manufactured and performed for an audience. Built with Arturs, Vlad, Diana, Ming-Hua, and Julia, this installation uses Touch Designer, Kinect, and MediaPipe to turn devotion into a designed act of social discomfort. You'll be watched, and you'll know it.

GET YOUR FREE TICKET

COLLIDERS: Playful Makers Meet-up

Come test the new games created by CMGT students, in relation to the theme of the year “DREAM NO RETURN”. 

Two groups created two games to explore game mechanics and stories around rest, sleep walking, work and co-op. You are invited to test their project and encourage them with your feedback!

 is a game where you decide to deal with your daily struggles to finally find sleep. You don’t have to do this alone, it is a 2 to 4 player game! Each level brings a new environment and a new “boss” to deal with. 

by Drimma Timma is a co-op game where as a dung beetle you roll your ball to make it grow as big as possible. Sisyphus pushing its burden? But in this game, with the help of an alternative controller, you work together to control the direction!


: 19:00 to 22:00
19:00 Short presentations of the games by the teams
19:00 to 22:00 Playtest

CMGT - "Dream No Return" PLAYTEST

 is a seasonal zine making session hosted with 

to help us reflect and share what we did the last 3 months, away from social media! 

 from Hackers&Designers to introduce the tool “

. While using “Zulip”, a discord like chat, we will apply styles and formats to the content of the discussion. The chat becomes our collective reflection tool, the emojis a way to apply design on our texts and all together we create a web+printed zine publication!

If you want to join this edition it is important to come on time :) 


💻 A laptop
(it can also work with a phone:)

✨ ✏️🫟Sickhouse will support with printers, paper and stickers to finish the publication. 📔📖
Come with your friends, your family or by yourself, it will be great doing this together and share memories, proud moments and little stories…


From 14:00 to 20:00 - ChattyPub workshop start at 14:30

RESERVE YOUR SPOT

 Glitzineknubum (seasonal zine making) ChattyPub version

(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

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



, the artist exhibited at the moment at Sickhouse!


The beaches have become battlefields and the waves are war zone. A trashy, low-budget movie that has somehow become a cult classic. Terrible acting, fast and reckless, with a great title, locations, and a lot of 80’s action. 



In the near future a major earthquake has devastated California’s coastline. But a more terrifying threat erupts. Beaches have become battlefields ruled by neo-Nazi surf punks and only one person is powerful enough to stop them: a badass mother.


At 19:30 we start the side program, this time is all about 

Together we will imagine trashy scenario’s of the worst nightmare possible and design the posters for it.
We’ll work together, inspired by the cadavre exquis drawing to help each otehr bring the worst!

Before the screening everyone will have the chance to pitch their scenario, the worst will win!

Cinema Obscura 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.

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

CINEMA OBSCURA JUNE 2026

Cinema Obscura in June: Surf Nazi's must Die

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.



Agenda

Current and Upcoming