Terug naar Prinsenplein
An ode to the fearless self. Gershwin Bonevacia searches for his ten-year-old self, ‘Gush,’ in Terug naar Prinsenplein.
Who was Gush, how did Gush contribute to Gershwin, and what is the origin of the emotional distance that has emerged? During this exploration, Gershwin, as an adult, encounters various traumas, skewed relationships, and taboos.
Run time 75 minutes
Genre Music theatre
Language Dutch
Terug naar Prinsenplein
Terug naar Prinsenplein is an exploration of the past, family ties, and childhood. At the same time, it pays tribute to the fearless inner child while striving to rediscover that aspect within Gershwin as an adult.
Gershwin Bonevacia is a poet, writer, and performer. From 2019 to 2022, Gershwin served as the City Poet of Amsterdam. He self-published his poetry debut Ik heb een fiets gekocht in 2017, turning it into an underground classic. In 2021, his second poetry collection, Toen ik klein was, was ik niet bang was released by Das Mag, and he translated the children's book Zo klinkt verandering by the renowned American spoken word artist Amanda Gorman. In 2022, Gershwin was one of the writers for 3PAK. Terug naar Prinsenplein marks his first solo theater production.
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Productiehuis Mozaïek is the producing wing of Podium Mozaïek through which they highlight familiar, urgent and underexposed stories. Their programming and productions are characterised by the pursuit of encounters. In 24/25, they will work with Gershwin Bonevacia, Babs Gons and Sahand Sahebdivani. Previously, they have worked with Theatre RAST, World Opera Lab and Mouna Laroussi.
Reviews
NRC
"Bonevacia's stories sometimes flow seamlessly into music and spoken word, and then lead back to his monologue just as naturally. The half-hour in which he gets closer to his younger self flies by: his storytelling mesmerises."
Theaterkrant (Critic's Choice)
"In Terug naar Prinsenplein, both the writing and the scenography are breathtaking."
Het Parool
"Gershwin Bonevacia poetically dances his way into your heart with a moving quest for the uninhibited child he was."
Black Achievement Month
Black Achievement Month is held annually in the month of October. The festival aims to highlight the exceptional talents of people with African roots. From 28 September until 1 November, the ninth edition will take place, which this year is dedicated to ‘New Generations’. Throughout the festival, a variety of activities will take place, including debates, exhibitions, literature collections, workshops, spoken word, theatre, dance, music and film performances. The festival traditionally concludes with the presentation of the Black Achievement Awards.
Credits
text and performance Gershwin Bonevacia
direction Timothy de Gilde
music Gershwin Bonevacia, Elisha Amonoo-Neizer, Nana Adjoa and Vernon Chatlein
lightning design Jasper Nijholt
scenography Atelier Clement
impressario George Visser Productions
technique Theatervogels
production Productiehuis Mozaïek
campaign image Selwyn de Wind
