City Talks Amsterdam: A City that Holds Us
City Talks Amsterdam: A City that Holds Us
15 Jan '26
Internationaal Theater Amsterdam
In a world where systems often fail the very people they’re meant to support, we turn to the power of care that thrives in communities, friendships, kitchens, neighbourhoods and chosen families. This edition of CityTalks explores how everyday acts of care become radical forces - shaping resilience, belonging, and the possibility of a city that truly holds us all.
Location The Bookshop
Run time 60 minutes
Genre Perspective
Language English
A City that Holds Us
This edition’s theme is loosely inspired by ITA Ensemble’s Prophet Song - a vivid portrait of how fragile our freedoms can be, and how human connection becomes essential when familiar structures feel less certain - playing from 8 until 25 January, 2026.
ITA Ensemble
Prophet Song
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