Hans Dorrestijn (born 1940 in Ede) is a Dutch cabaret artist, writer and poet known for his dry, darkly comic style. He left a career as a Dutch-language teacher in 1975 to write for performers including Herman van Veen and Adèle Bloemendaal, before building a solo stage career spanning more than twenty theatre programmes. His 2007 book Dorrestijns Vogelgids became a bestseller, and his literary work earned him the Tollensprijs in 2015.
Dorrestijn tours in season 2025-2026 with his solo program 'Nog Even Dit', after his son Jesse could not join the tour for practical reasons.
The performance 'Nog Even Dit' at the Utrecht Schiller Theater was sold out.
Dorrestijn told De Week van Gelderland that after 't Houdt he wanted to stop for a moment, but returned with a new program.
The Utrecht Schiller Theater 'Place Royale' awarded Dorrestijn the Dutch Oeuvreprijs Kleinkunst-Cabaret, including a bronze lion.
Dorrestijn received the Tollensprijs for his contributions to Dutch literature.
Coen Verbraak hosts a public talk with writer Anna Enquist, former politician Hedy d'Ancona, and cabaret performer Hans Dorrestijn discussing how to age gracefully.
Hans Dorrestijn and Rob Chrispijn perform together at Kasteel Hackfort with stories and music. A special afternoon with two lifelong friends sharing their passion for nature and words.
