"On est là / We" zijn here (we are here) uses the medium of visual and physical theatre, clown and interactive and participatory play to explore non verbal and verbal narratives through a universal work
Two very opposite men meet during their way to the beach.
A tender, adventurous and funny meeting confronting their differences in order to bring light on their prejudices, to overcome them and create bridges and better living together.
We are touched by this coming and going of smiles, surprises and emotions
This Belgian South African Group explores notions relate to the topic and challenges stereotypes, prompting harmful cliches by creating a new dialogue celebrating diversity.
Key words of this dynamic and sparking piece: inclusion, against racism, differences between north and south cultures and understanding.
★ For schools (6-12 years old) and for general audiences. Families welcome!
★ Outdoors and indoors
★ Lenght: 45 minutes
It can be played several times a day
★ Our tours are highly green and sustainable thanks to our light logistic and simple technical needs (small teams, costumes and props in only 1 suitcase of 23kg).
★ With the same team, we can also propose you:
• creative workshops in stage arts for adults and children with final public presentation.
★ Supports:
For our travel expenses outside Belgium by WBI- Wallonia Brussels export agency
The Belgian and French Embassies and the French institutes and alliances have also supported us.
Concept, direction, choreography: Jordi L. Vidal
Performers: Sibusiso Khambule, Sjaka S. Setembir
This piece has been created by Frankie Van, Khambule, Sjaka S. Septembir and Jordi L. Vidal
Costumes, props and set: Frankie Van Straten
Coproduction: Letsema/Collaborate! Programme of ASSITEJ South Africa and ASSITEJ Belgium, funded by the Government of Flanders and the Wallonie-Bruxelles International
Creation residencies: Compagnie La Casquette Brussels BE and Windybrow arts centre Johannesburg SA.
on est la we zijn hier 2
Nov. 2022
Work in-progress presentation
Ecole / School Saint Marie, Saint Gilles, Brussels
Nov. 2022
Work in-progress presentation
At Cie La Casquette, Brussels
Nov 2022
Work in-progress presentation
Loxton Mobile Library as part of take a child to theatre
Johannesburg, South Africa
26th March 2023
Short presentation
as part of the Belgium king and queen visit
in Cape Town ASSITEJ South Africa
August 2023
Work in-progress presentations
Windybrow arts center
Johannesburg, Assitej, South Africa
26th, 27th and 28th August 2023
Première
National Children's theatre
As part of Cradle of Creativity Festival
Johannesburg, Assitej, South Africa
29th, 30th, 31st March 2024
KKNK Festival
Oudtshoorn, South Africa
Pending / Option / Por confirmar
Oct. 2024 Retake role
At L'Entrelà Centre Culturel Evere, Brussels
12th Nov. 2024
At Ecole du Parvis, Saint Gilles, Brussels
Thanks to Solidarité International, Saint Gilles
21st Nov. 2024
At Ecole Saint Marie, Saint Gilles, Brussels
Thanks to Solidarité International, Saint Gilles