Dutch theatre producer Joop van den Ende was met with a standing ovation that lasted close to two minutes, according to live coverage from NU. The moment came as the audience rose to its feet for the emotional producer, the outlet reported on Thursday, 8 October 2026.
NU described Van den Ende as emotional during the ovation. The report was carried in the outlet's live blog, which also noted the nearly two-minute length of the applause.
Van den Ende is a well-known figure in Dutch entertainment, with a career built largely around stage productions and theatre. The ovation reported by NU points to the regard in which the audience held him at the event.
The NU item was published as part of a live feed, and the summary available did not specify the venue, the occasion or who else was present. Those details were not included in the material reviewed.
Further reporting from NU's live blog may add context on the event and any remarks made from the stage. Readers following the story should check NU's live coverage for updates as they are published.
