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Wabi Sabi Theater

CONTRA

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Genre Dance, Physical theatre, Interdisciplinary theatre, Music theatre, Theatre, Text theatre
Access with festival wristband and ticket
Duration 75 minutes
Location 7. Victoria
Type Open air
Accessible for Wheelchair user, Walking difficulties
Age 12+
Language Dutch
Price € 19,50
CONTRA

What does it mean to uphold the law in a world full of chaos? How does a police officer stay human within a system under strain? In a provocative mix of dance, text and live music, you’re invited into the minds and hearts of those behind the uniform.

CONTRA exposes the tensions police officers face in their daily work — the inner conflict between power and service, ideals and reality. From racism and bureaucracy to the desire to make a difference. This gripping music theatre production confronts societal imperfections and is based on true stories, drawn from current investigative journalism and interviews with those directly involved.

During the Visual Language weekend (from the 20th to the 22th of June), some performances are provided with Dutch Sign Language (NGT) interpreters. See ticket times for more information.

Prior to the show, during the creative process, many people were spoken to. Experts, agents, journalists, whistleblowers, citizens and more. Extensive journalistic research was carried out by director Maarten Smit for a year and a half. Among other things, he spoke to “Control Alt Delete”. An independent organisation dedicated to fair and effective law enforcement and against ethnic profiling disproportionate violence.

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Show times

Sold out? Check one day before the performance to see if there are any tickets still available.
Friday 13 June 20:00
7. Victoria West
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Saturday 14 June 15:45
7. Victoria West
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Saturday 14 June 20:00
7. Victoria West
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Sunday 15 June 15:45
7. Victoria West
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Sunday 15 June 20:00
7. Victoria West
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Monday 16 June 15:45
7. Victoria West
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Monday 16 June 20:00
7. Victoria West
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Wednesday 18 June 11:00
7. Victoria West
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Wednesday 18 June 20:00
7. Victoria West
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Sold out? Additional tickets for this show will be available at the service desk at Deining on Tuesday June 17th! Join the talk show for a conversation with the creators and get your tickets.
Thursday 19 June 15:45
7. Victoria West
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Thursday 19 June 20:00
7. Victoria West
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Friday 20 June 15:45
7. Victoria West
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Friday 20 June 20:00
7. Victoria West
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Saturday 21 June 15:45
7. Victoria West
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Saturday 21 June 20:00
7. Victoria West
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Sunday 22 June 15:45
7. Victoria West
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