No excuses, just eight nights of interesting theatre!
Welcome to the ninth edition of Antwerp's Love at First Sight festival. From 5 to 15 December we introduce you to new theatre makers and strong theatre performances. This year's selection is tough, mystical, narrative, investigative and exceptionally performative. Each work is substantively layered, the form daring, the acting style strikingly physical.
We selected 15 performances that will be presented together with two moments of reflection/participation on eight festival days. There are two premieres and also two Dutch performances that have their Belgian premiere during the festival. The LAFS performances can be seen at different locations in Antwerp, you can combine several performances in one day.
From bittersweet, necessary, authentic and hilariously funny solo work to rebellious, activist, raw and clever collective research. From frenzied raves to absurdist performances about violence, sleep and primal elements of sisterhood to pseudo-political satire and a sexy performance about loneliness from uncompromising bodies.
This generation of players, makers, performers, directors, choreographers and dancers have long since decided that looking away from everyday reality is not an option. Their thorough and often personal search for what their story can mean within theatre deserves respect and attention. LAFS#9 is happy to embrace and present you with this selection of strong performances starting Thursday 5 December. Not to be missed, be welcome!
LAFS#9 is curated by these cultural partners: Arenberg, c o r s o, De Studio, detheatermaker, hetpaleis, Monty, Toneelhuis and wpZimmer.
