Moeder van Europa
Winter is coming. On the eve of the French Revolution, Europe is bubbling with tension; between countries, between the elite and the people, but also between generations. Directed by Belle van Heerikhuizen, Manoushka Zeegelaar Breeveld, Selin Akkulak, Shahine El-Hamus, and Michiel Blankwaardt dive deep into European history to rewrite it. With a fusion of classical strings, explosive percussion, and electronic sounds, the characters break free from time and place. Let the rest eat cake now.
Run time tba
Genre Theatre
Language Dutch
Moeder van Europa
The powerful Empress Maria Theresa is determined to maintain her position at all costs. She summons her rebellious daughter, Marie Antoinette – married to the French king – to bear children in order to protect her dynasty. Meanwhile, the young, talented violinist and composer Chevalier gains fame within French elite circles, but his revolutionary ideas are not well received.
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At Maria Theresa's court, the freemason Angelo Soliman rises through the ranks as an advisor, but his position proves fragile.
Maria Theresa and her ambitious entourage met at a crucial moment in time, with only one goal: to leave an indelible mark on the history of Europe.
Credits
direction Belle van Heerikhuizen
text Jibbe Willems, Manoushka Zeegelaar Breeveld
dramaturgy Robbert van Heuven
performance and music Selin Akkulak, Manoushka Zeegelaar Breeveld, Michiel Blankwaardt, and Shahine El-Hamus
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composition Yariv Vroom
music Yariv Vroom et al.
costumes Marga Weimans
set design Ruben Wijnstok
