
Wen er maar aan (Matinee)
A theatre production about an actress navigating menopause, career setbacks and self-reinvention, featuring Maike Meijers and an accomplished ensemble.
Beppie Melissen (born 26 May 1951 in Mijdrecht) is a Dutch actress whose career spans film, television and theatre. She has won two Golden Calves: Best Supporting Actress for Gooische Vrouwen (2011) and Best Actress for Kapsalon Romy (2020). In 1989 she co-founded theatre company Carver, for which she received the Mary Dresselhuys Prize in 2008, and she first reached wide audiences through her recurring roles in the sketch series Jiskefet.
F*ck de Familie, in which Melissen plays a parental role alongside Martin van Waardenberg, premiered on August 31, 2026 in Amsterdam.
The drama film Champagne (2026), with Melissen in the cast, reached first place in the Dutch Prime Video ranking.
Champagne achieved the official status of Golden Film in April 2026 after more than 200,000 cinema visitors.
Melissen was seen in February 2026 in the sketch series Nieuw Zeer on television.
In October 2025 it was announced that Melissen and Martin van Waardenberg play the parental figures in F*ck de Familie.

A theatre film about an actress navigating menopause and reinvention, featuring Maike Meijers and Bas Hoeflaak.

Actress M. faces a turning point: menopause, a strained marriage and the loss of her role in a police series. She decides to reinvent herself. Starring Maike Meijers, Bas Hoeflaak and others. At this Prosecco Première, enjoy a welcome glass.