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Writer, translator and theatre producer Allard Blom has been made a Knight of the Order of Orange-Nassau for his contribution to Dutch musical theatre.
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Dutch writer, translator and theatre producer Allard Blom has been made a Knight of the Order of Orange-Nassau, a royal honour recognising his work for musicals and theatre.
Gooise Meren mayor Han ter Heegde presented the distinction at Singer Laren on Wednesday evening, 11 November, after a performance of *Piaf*, for which Blom wrote the script.
Blom has written and translated for musicals and theatre productions for more than 25 years. His credits include the original musicals *40-45*, *Blind Date*, *Wat Zien ik* and *Voor Haar*, as well as Dutch translations of *The Bodyguard*, *Hairspray*, *Grease* and *The Sound of Music*.
He won a Musical Award in 2009 for his lyrics for *Op Hoop van Zegen* and another in 2023 for best script and dialogue for *Blind Date*.
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