25 Apr

19:30

Theater de Krakeling

Pazzanistraat 15, Amsterdam

On a giant, ever-moving balance board, a group of young queer makers explores the fragile and powerful emotion of pride through movement, laughter, and tears.

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Dare to shine. Dare to tilt.

Driven by the pride of large, powerful egos, our world seems to be increasingly out of balance. At the same time, for others, pride is a foothold: a way to counterbalance a society where the space for difference is shrinking. Pride is fragile and constantly in motion; an emotion that can motivate and inspire admiration, but also discourage us when we lose our grip.

On stage is a giant balance board that never stands still. A group of young queer makers explores how pride arises and feels. They run, balance, fall, laugh, and cry; sometimes they hide, sometimes they let loose completely.

The exhibition investigates the processes behind pride. Through movement, visual installations, and a short documentary, the makers show their personal perspective. When do you feel pride? And who is allowed to be proud?

Together, the performance and the exhibition form an honest and personal story about pride, seen through the eyes of young queer makers who question us and dare to push the boundaries.

About R.UI.S

R.UI.S is a talent development program for LGBTQ+ youth aged 16 to 24, focused on strengthening their development as creators. The program offers space for both beginners and more experienced participants. The mission of R.UI.S is to stimulate the creativity of quirky, critical, and curious young queer makers and to make their voices visible and audible in theaters and at secondary and vocational schools.

Credits

Theater group: R.UI.S
Makers: Zoe Kraaijenbrink, Alex van der Zeeuw, Flynn Smook, Fenna van de heijden, Anna van der Kolk, Babette Libbinga, Miles Hop, Signe kanniainen
Guidance: Janine Toussaint, Ariadna Rubio Lléo, Marlieke Burghouts, Kamil Teunissen, Transketeers
Music: Mathijs de Valk
Set design: Janine Toussaint