Arend Edel
About Arend Edel
Arend Edel was born in Meppel on 13 May 1965. He is a Dutch cabaret performer, actor and photographer, and together with Maarten Hennis and Erik Jobben he makes up the cabaret trio Niet Schieten!.
The three met at a basketball club, became friends and started the group in 1991. In 1994 they won Cameretten, taking both the jury prize and the audience prize. Their programmes include Natte Narren, Taboe, Petrov, Noodlot, Kwaad Bloed, Zieke Geesten, Loverboys, Mannen zijn Zeikwijven, Kusje erop and the anniversary show 25 jaar Lust & Leed.
Het Hoogtepunt looked like the end of the partnership, but after a year off the three decided to carry on. They are reviving Het Hoogtepunt in the 2026-2027 season and plan an entirely new show after it, for now called Het Recht van de Sterkste.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Niet Schieten!?
Niet Schieten! is a Dutch cabaret trio made up of Arend Edel, Maarten Hennis and Erik Jobben, who met at a basketball club and started the group in 1991.
Did Niet Schieten! win Cameretten?
Yes. In 1994 the trio won Cameretten, taking both the jury prize and the audience prize.
Which programmes has Niet Schieten! made?
Their programmes include Natte Narren, Taboe, Petrov, Noodlot, Kwaad Bloed, Zieke Geesten, Loverboys, Kusje erop and the anniversary show 25 jaar Lust & Leed.
Did Niet Schieten! split up after Het Hoogtepunt?
Het Hoogtepunt looked like the end of the partnership, but after a year off the three decided to keep going.
Who is Arend Edel?
Arend Edel, born in Meppel on 13 May 1965, is a Dutch cabaret performer, actor and photographer.
