January 25 / Internationaal Theater Amsterdam

Lieve Stad,: The mental state of the city

During the seventh edition of festival Lieve Stad,, from 20 to 30 March, Internationaal Theater Amsterdam and Meervaart bring together exceptional creators who explore the mental state of the city from various perspectives. The festival - a celebration of theatre, art and dialogue - reflects the dynamics of the metropolitan environment, in which the city itself is a source of inspiration.

The mental state of the city


The harsh realities and complex themes of our time have an effect on our mental state: we take hits, react and adapt. In the upcoming edition of Lieve Stad,, as an antidote, we present performances in which creators, for whom themes such as decolonisation, polyphony and multilingualism are self-evident, make us look at our mental state with new eyes.

Yassine Boussaid, director of Meervaart: "With Lieve Stad,, we enrich the city with stimulating, inspiring and loving productions. Productions that take place in two important cultural hubs and are complemented with in-depth context programming. We not only celebrate successes during this festival, but dare to confront the city with what is going on. With colourful programmes and spirited themes. You can see Lieve Stad, as our city's barometer for creators and audiences!"
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Lieve Stad, is all about encounters, both with each other and with the different perspectives our city has to offer. Thus, the festival offers space for friction, confrontation and exciting encounters, as well as healing and relaxation.

About Lieve Stad,
Amsterdam is a city of many faces. Lieve Stad, – a celebration of theatre, art, and dialogue – reflects the dynamics of that metropolitan environment, in which the city itself is a source of inspiration. This festival, a collaboration between ITA and Meervaart, is about bringing people together, in the city, in the theatre, in society. How do we live together and what stories do all individuals and groups carry with them?

On stage at ITA

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The opening of Lieve Stad, 2024 is curated by brothers Guillaume and Ghamte Schmidt. Also part of the programme is the performance OSSO by Amsterdam playwright Priscilla Vaudelle.
Language NP Language no problem Mensen zoals jij WAT WE DOEN / Floris van Delft Theater Mensen zoals jij
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Mensen zoals jij is a personal family epic about a family that is silent. Three generations cannot or will not talk about important feelings and thoughts. What do conversations mean when illness, longing and fear, are not or cannot be put on the table?
Language NP Language no problem Fire will become ashes, but not now Pitcho Womba Konga & Mike van Alfen / KVS Theater Fire will become ashes, but not now
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What does it mean to be black? IImmerse yourself in the universe of Fire Will Become Ashes, But Not Now - a mix of music, slam, beatbox dance and theatre - and look at tomorrow through a different lens.
Language NP Language no problem All is energy jr. ITA-junior / Wensley Piqué, Khouloud Zaher theater-jongeren All is energy jr.
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All is energy jr. is an exploration of the fifth most unknown element of nature, ETHER, with and by the next generation of warriors of light.
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FLAG is a theatrical-musical-visual performance in which, Yousef Gnaoui, breaks down our ideas about religion, spirituality, beliefs and life, and merges them into a new perspective.

On stage in Meervaart

Language NP Language no problem Saman Amini's Integratieplan Black Sheep Can Fly / Saman Amini Theater Saman Amini's Integratieplan
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The multi-talented Saman Amini is back with his first cabaret solo. In Saman Amini's Integratieplan, he sets out in hilarious, intimate and at times painful ways how we treat each other in this multicultural society.
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A blazing mosaic tale of living together, feeling connection, and finding happiness.
Language NP Language no problem Ujala's Holi Festival Ujala Theater Ujala's Holi Festival
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Ujala, Meervaart and ITA celebrate the colourful, Indian Holi festival with a special concert!
Language NP Language no problem Het mooiste blauw Studio Figur theater-kind Het mooiste blauw
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An imaginative figure theatre performance about sisters who try to drive out the whispers, the laughter, and the hurtful words with beautiful and powerful images and music. To stand up for who they are.
Language NP Language no problem Los Roads, Theaterhuiskamer en Eiwerk Theater Los
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LOS is a community theatre performance based on true stories told by the actors. Over a one-and-a-half-year trajectory, a group of unique people explored what freedom means to them.
Language NP Language no problem Remla Redo, Denden en Amsterdams Andalusisch Orkest Dance Remla
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Are our worlds really that different, or do we have more in common than thought? That question is at the heart of the autobiographical performance REMLA.
Language NP Language no problem Keraban Het Volksoperahuis en reART Collective Music Theater Keraban
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An epic musical theatre performance in which we are taken on a musical journey through countries and cultures around the Black Sea and introduced to folk traditions of that region.
Language NP Language no problem Gendermonologen Raymi Sambo Maakt Theater Gendermonologen
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Gendermonologen centres on the personal stories of five young people. Stories about what it means not to fall into the binary gender picture. In song, dance and text, they talk about finding your place in our society and everything that comes with it.
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Tank and the Bangas and the Metropole Orkest come together for an exciting concert in Meervaart! Get carried away by the infectious energy of the American band and the orchestral power of the internationally renowned Metropole Orchestra. Jazz, hip-hop, soul and funk.
Language NP Language no problem Welkom in de Noordside Verdedig Noord Music Welkom in de Noordside
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A hip-hop theatre concert that is a fist in the air as well as a heartfelt plea for everyone who loves and wants to love the city.

Context

Language NP Language no problem May Our Love Continue To Grow With Happiness and Peace Djuwa Mroivili Expo May Our Love Continue To Grow With Happiness and Peace
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May Our Love Continue To Grow With Happiness and Peace is an exhibition by multidisciplinary artist Djuwa Mroivili (b. 1998) about queerness, the traces of a colonial past in the city of Amsterdam, and her relationship with her father.
Language NP Language no problem Ik Ontmoet Mij (installation) Female Economy Expo Ik Ontmoet Mij (installation)
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The video installation Ik Ontmoet Mij is an artistic translation and intimate experience of the training methodology of the same name, based on emotional bodywork.
Language NP Language no problem Ik ontmoet mij - workshop Female Economy Perspective programmes Ik ontmoet mij - workshop
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Welcome to the world of Ik Ontmoet Mij. Workshops will be held within the intimate setting of the video installation to experience the methodology of Ik Ontmoet Mij for yourself. The workshops last two hours and can accommodate up to 14 people per workshop.
Language NP Language no problem City Talks Amsterdam: Breathing Space Internationaal Theater Amsterdam Perspective programmes City Talks Amsterdam: Breathing Space
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City Talks is ITA's sip & talk show, in which we focus on our city’s talented creatives and change makers.