Rob Kemps

The greatest chansonnier of all time is not French. He is a Belgian from Flanders who spoke French. A man from Schaarbeek, who left his home and family to achieve world fame in Paris. He then wandered the world, travelling via Berlin, Moscow and New York before finally finding peace on an island deep in the Pacific Ocean. He spent his final days on Hiva Oa. And that is where he is buried.

For Rob Kemps, it’s clear: Jacques Brel is the greatest of all. Following the success of *Hemel op aarde*, the subject for his next programme was already set. In *Laat me niet alleen*, Rob now takes us on a journey around the world. Following in Brel’s footsteps. With equal parts humour and emotion, he talks about the music and, above all, the life of his hero. And, in doing so, about his own life too. Rob simply cannot do otherwise. Because a life without Brel is no life at all.

About Rob Kemps
Rob Kemps is an entertainer and writer, known for the Snollebollekes and the TV programme *Chansons!*. His fascination with the Père-Lachaise cemetery led to the successful theatre production *Heaven on Earth*, in which, as an enthusiastic storyteller, he takes the audience on a journey through tales steeped in history and personal memories. That left the audience wanting more – so he’s back with his new show *Don’t Leave Me Alone*.