Donna's Hot Stuff
Donna's Hot Stuff, a musical tribute to Donna Summer, comes to the Rijswijkse Schouwburg. Lead singer Irma Derby fronts a 13-piece formation through the very best of the Queen of Disco.
Donna Summer changed pop and dance music forever. Her voice, her energy and her hits defined a whole generation. Donna's Hot Stuff brings that legacy back to the stage, not as a nostalgic novelty but as a full-scale live show with real impact. The setlist draws from her rich catalogue: the gritty drive of Hot Stuff, the boldness of Bad Girls, the groundbreaking I Feel Love and the emotional closer Last Dance. Every song sounds familiar but is treated with care and full live conviction.
Irma Derby as the Dutch Queen of Soul
At the heart of the show is Irma Derby, known as the Dutch Queen of Soul. Her vocal power and range are impressive, but what sets her apart is how she channels Donna Summer's personality without slipping into imitation. She brings the soul, the strength and the femininity that made Donna Summer so iconic. That distinction matters: this is a tribute, not a copy.
A spectacular live band
Around Irma stands a formation of thirteen musicians and performers. Tight brass sections, fiery backing vocals, rhythmic percussion, grooving keys and energetic dancers combine to create a show that impresses musically as well as visually. Glitter and glamour are present, always in service of the bigger picture. The result is a disco experience that feels live, urgent and gloriously large-scale.
