Ouderpardon - Minoux

A child is made in a seesaw and you do not need any diplomas for parenting. Parents do something: they imitate their own fathers, mothers and feeds or do their best not to do that. 

But what ends up from the rights of the child? And what do they mean for our duties as a parent? 

In parent pardon theater maker Minou Bosua investigates these pressing questions about parenthood and upbringing. With a glowing mix of cabaret, opera, music and documentary, a theatrical lawsuit for adults is created in which the child's voice is literally heard. During the performance, a different children's ensemble from the region always plays a role.

The libretto of this humorous "folk opera" is based on the lifelike experiences of children's judges, young people and parents. With new music from composers Sinem Altan and Robbert Klein. 

parent pardon is the third part of the theater crap of theater company Minoux. After the comic and moving first two parts, Mother is not allowed to die and not the fathers , it is now time to give the children a voice.

The media about parent pardon
"A meaningful theater documentary, in which parenting of multiple, sometimes surprising sides is highlighted. As an energetic hostess, Bosua keeps the canal in it and provides the necessary humor and perspective. " (Volkskrant ★★★★)

"With parent pardon, Bosua treats a large and unabated pressing problem. Because if there is a crisis somewhere, then in youth care. " (nrc ★★★★)

" What makes the show excels in is breaking the taboo on criticism of your parents - and the taboo on a "failing" parent. Just like in not the fathers, Minoux succeeds so well in making a sensitive subject a theatrical way of discussion and tangible. " (Theaterkrant)

• With free introduction at 6:54 pm

Introduction Ouderpardon
Lars Westra (18) is vice -president of the children's rights collective, writer of the book The right to a voice and EU Youth representative at the UN.

Prior to the performance, he talks about his experiences as a children's rights activist and about the importance of children's rights in education, politics, upbringing and youth care. And how we could imitate much better here. How child -friendly is the municipality of Eindhoven actually?

Children in need in the spotlight with Hoophulp
In October we participate in the Unicef ​​theater month. During this special month, various theaters in the country draw attention to the power of creativity and expression in help to children in need. Because in addition to acute help such as nutrition and water, UNICEF offers education and psychosocial support for emergency situations. Think of children who can share their flight story through dance, theater and music. Children who can play and learn again in a safe environment after traumatic experiences. That is the Hoophulp from Unicef. Because every child deserves the chance to grow up.

On this evening, volunteers from UNICEF are also present, who would like to tell more about their work and how you can help children in need.