Simple, intuitive design

Takhai was born in Surinam when his parents were making a five year tour through the Dutch Antilles, Surinam and Brazil. His parents moved back to Amsterdam, Holland, but after their separation he moved with his father and his elder brother to Surinam. After some nine years they moved to Aruba. As a young boy he and his older brother formed a successful dancing duo and played in various commercial video’s. As a young adult his activities in the music scene lead to a growing interest in the theatrical aspects of working with people. After he graduated as theatre pedagogue his focus entirely shifted to making plays, especially with young people. His cosmopolitan background - an Aruban father, a painter, and Japanese-Dutch mother, a composer - infused his life with an interest in ethnicity and history.

Theatre

Lallarookh

Lallarookh
Paramaribo, Suriname

"Lallarookh, a dance theater production depicting Indian immigrants in Suriname, choreographed by Shailesh Boharan."

Nanina's In The Park

Manic Monday
Oranjestad, Aruba

"Takhai directed the award-winning dance theatre solo in the Kunstbende competition for their outstanding interpretation of the theme."

Park Chateau Estate and Gardens

Got Talent
Paramaribo, Suriname

"Takhai has served as the drama coach for the Suriname Got Talent Show for a continuous span of three successive years."