The Drama - Theater Oostpool

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Led by an enthusiastic — and not entirely unbiased — teacher, a class at a prestigious university begins a challenging lesson block about class, privilege and social mobility. What starts as an idealistic project quickly derails into something much more personal and painful. Because as soon as the students examine their own backgrounds and that of each other, shame, blind spots and hidden anger are mercilessly revealed.

The audience is drawn into a confrontational class journey full of dreams, envy and desire for recognition.

The Drama is a disruptive tragicomedy, played by actors from diverse backgrounds. Their own experiences with climbing, adapting and exclusion form the beating heart of the story. A personal and razor-sharp performance. In your face. Hilarious. And uncomfortably recognizable The Drama leaves no one untouched — and makes you think about what we would rather not say out loud.