Wachten op Marsha
New York, 1969. In a bar full of music, colour and tension, frustration within the queer community erupts into the Stonewall riots: a moment that becomes the starting point of an international struggle for equal rights and visibility.
More than fifty years later, that history is far from over. In Wachten op Marsha, the past is not only remembered but mirrored against the present, where queer rights are once again under pressure and safety cannot be taken for granted.
Duration tbc
Genre theatre
Language Dutch
Surtitles English, on July 30 & 31.
Wachten op Marsha
In Wachten op Marsha, a group of queer activists prepares a radical action during World Pride 2026. They aim to draw attention to rising violence, exclusion and political pressure on the queer community. What begins as a shared mission slowly turns into a tension between ideals and strategy.
When does activism need to become sharply focused, and when does it risk losing itself?
The performance draws a direct line between Stonewall and the present, exploring how history continues to shape contemporary struggles, decisions and divisions within movements that are built on solidarity.
About Raymi Sambo Maakt
Raymi Sambo Maakt creates performances, podcasts and films about urgent social issues from an intercultural and queer perspective. Their earlier work includes Wie is er bang voor Sylvana and other productions that centre voices often left unheard.
Raymi Sambo on Wachten op Marsha
“I am deeply concerned about the rising violence against queer people, also here in the Netherlands. Like the characters in Wachten op Marsha, I hope for a new Stonewall moment. Perhaps this performance can help ignite that fire.”
Credits
Idea, direction, text contributions Raymi Sambo
Cast Roxy Verwey, Lars Brinkman, Marie-Claire Molly, Maartje Strijk, Jan van Est
Text Vera Morina
Choreography Naïma Souhaïr
Lighting Jasper Kayser-|-
Dramaturgy Zamity Mitelembe
Composer Kaspar Schellingerhout
Set design Wael Quadriyeh
Costume design Timo Arling
Co-producer ITA
