🎭 Theatre Performance
📅 When? Saturday, September 13 at 11:00 a.m.
📍 Where? House of Compassion
Caro Bridts and Lieven De Pril, educational staff members at Welzijnsschakels vzw, didn’t sit still during the COVID period. At the end of 2021, their book De Kansendans (“The Dance of Opportunities”) was published. By January, it had already reached its second edition.
This unique book on poverty and (equal) dignity is rooted in their personal life stories. It mirrors the life of someone who grew up in generational poverty with that of a social worker from the middle class. The book offers a fresh perspective on poverty, society, and the fight against exclusion.
Stefanie Moens brings Caro’s life story to the stage in a gripping monologue.
💬 Audience reactions:
“A unique theatrical experience.
Deeply moving and passionate about poverty,
which so many people around us live through.
The heart of this performance is liberation.
Don’t miss it.”
— Arne Sierens, Flemish playwright and author
“Extraordinary. Not just theatre, but immersive theatre.
Brilliantly delivered — congratulations to the performer.
Beautiful interplay of visuals, sound, and music.
You’re drawn into the feeling.
You can’t hide as an ‘outsider’.”
— R., lawyer and volunteer in a major poverty organization
“The actress was simply TOP.
It felt like she was telling her own life story.”
— L., expert by experience
“One of the best performances I’ve ever seen about poverty.
Truly moving, effective, and finally getting to the heart of the matter.
This show should be seen in every municipality.
It gave me strength — I want to promote it everywhere.”
— C., expert by experience
🎬 Director: Thomas De Wit
🖋️ Author: Thomas De Wit
🎭 Performer: Stefanie Moens
📌 Practical Info:
Free entry, but donations to support the House of Compassion project are welcome.
Registration is recommended.
Translation available in French and Dutch.
Followed by a solidarity meal.
Musical interlude by Paul Takahashi.
📷 Photo: Paco Producties
