Meer dan Bauxiet - Emma Lesuis | Silbersee

Theater en toneel

It is always said that there was no war in the former colony, but what happened there at the time? Emma visited places where exciting stories came to life and spoke to people who still had memories of those - for many - good old days. The result of her research has been developed into an intimate and cinematic theater performance at the intersection of musical theater, documentary and storytelling.

More than Bauxite was one of the hits of Oerol 2024. The 17 performances were sold out within 24 hours and were received with great enthusiasm by the audience.

More than Bauxietin the media
"Lesuis is a toriteller par excellence who plays to her audience with humor and a sharp mind." (Parool)
"Important and compelling theater work about Suriname in the Second

With discussion afterwards:
Stay seated for a while afterwards. Using archive material from Brother Willem Alvares, they investigate how our history is often told from a Eurocentric perspective and what happens when we broaden that image. A valuable opportunity to reflect, deepen and continue the conversation together.