Vaderlandloos

Jr.cE.sA.r, ARSENAAL & KVS

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His ID card did not say ‘Belgian’ or ‘South African’, it said VADERLANDLOOS (STATELESS), in capital letters. So as a child he created his own country, where he went to live with all his demons.

In this exciting and captivating performance, Junior Mthombeni and his musical companions take you on a trip. A trip that weaves together his family history and his own story, which he shares with the audience. Sometimes subdued, serene and vulnerable, sometimes loud, raw and combative. Junior’s words and the live music penetrate your soul, but they also offer a warm sanctuary for anyone who is looking for their place in life and in this world.

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BIO

Junior Mthombeni

In the press

‘Een onderzoek naar identiteit, een thema dat de laatste tijd veel in het theater aan bod komt, maar Mthombeni’s queeste steekt er met kop en schouder bovenuit door zijn knappe, inlevende, relativerende en opzwepende manier. Een verbluffende uiteenspatting van verhaallijnen, motieven, muziekstijlen, bewegingen en beelden overrompelt de toeschouwers.

Theaterkrant

'Met sterke beelden koppelt Vaderlandloos emotionele ervaringen aan historische herinneringen, een individuele zelfverkenning aan een veel breder tijdsbeeld.'

Jury Theaterfestival 2022

'Vaderlandloos ontplooit zich als een wervelende stream of consciousness, een broeierige koortsdroom waarin Mthombeni zijn publiek meesleurt.'

De Morgen

'Ontwapend door de eerlijkheid, door de schwung waarmee Mthombeni op de kleiige scène staat én dankzij de live muziek.'

Knack Focus

Als Junior Mthombeni zijn biografie schrijft, dan doet hij dat niet met woorden op papier, maar met klei, licht, gitaren en technobeats. Met zijn eigen lichaam en zijn eigen stem.

Radio 1