Achter gesloten deuren – Cat Smits company

Achter gesloten deuren - Cat Smits company

Theater en toneel

Domestic violence is in the spotlight more than ever. According to recent Statistics Netherlands figures, more than 870 thousand Dutch people are victims of psychological and physical violence in the domestic sphere.

Cat Smits Company combines this urgent theme with the poetic power of puppetry in a dynamic mosaic narrative. The performance is based on the experiences of survivors: victims, their children and perpetrators.

The actors and puppets depict different stories and perspectives, creating a complete picture of the circumstances that cause boundaries to shift on a daily basis. Until fear becomes the new normal.

Behind closed doors. is a penetrating theatre experience about recognition and resilience.

  • In this performance, (stroboscopic) lighting effects are used.
  • Afterwards, the company will talk to the audience
  • This performance is in line with Orange the World, the global campaign against violence against women and girls. The national kick-off of the campaign will take place this year on 25 November in Eindhoven. Read more about the campaign:.

 

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