Flip Noorman (born 1988 in Breda) is a Dutch singer, songwriter and theatre-maker whose shows sit at the crossroads of kleinkunst and rock. Performing with his band De Noormannen, he has built a body of work ranging from original programmes to tributes to Leonard Cohen, Tom Waits and Shane MacGowan. He won the Wim Sonneveld Prize in 2014 and the Annie M.G. Schmidt Prize in 2023 for best Dutch-language theatre song.
The Annie M.G. Schmidt Prize nomination 2026 is a fact: Flip Noorman is nominated again for the best Dutch-language theatre song.
The premiere of 'Flip Noorman sings Shane MacGowan' was postponed from 7 January to 20 February 2026 in Theater Walhalla, Rotterdam due to heavy snowfall.
De Volkskrant published a review of 'Flip Noorman sings Shane MacGowan', the new programme with which he enters the theatres.
Flip Noorman was nominated in March 2025 for the Annie M.G. Schmidt Prize for the best theatre song of the previous year, announced on NPO Radio 1.
Theaterkrant discussed 'Animal Farm', the programme in which Noorman takes Orwell's parable as a starting point for a satirical theatre concert about the current zeitgeist.
Flip Noorman presents a theatrical concert exploring human nature, bonobos, and peace, with music from the Noormannen.
Flip Noorman presents a try-out of his theatrical production Bonobo at Podium Islemunda in Rotterdam.
Flip Noorman takes the stage at Natlab in Eindhoven.
Flip Noorman performs his album Bonobo at De Muze in Noordwijk.
Flip Noorman's theatrical concert Bonobo tackles contemporary issues with sharp social commentary and artistic flair.
Flip Noorman presents his show 'Bonobo' at the Leidse Schouwburg.
Flip Noorman presents a theatrical concert about power, empathy and the bonobo - a tribute to Frans de Waal, Jane Goodall and his mother.
