A silent narrative. A reflection on life.
A box. One hundred meters of ribbon. A story that unfolds.
In Bismillah, Layla weaves her story into a collective experience - an intimate, physical, and poetic encounter in the here and now. Intuitively, she chose words that she and other women embroidered onto a one hundred meter long ribbon, creating a tangible biography.
In this performance, Layla invites participants to jointly unroll the ribbon, and with it, the line of life. The result is a multisensory experience of text, movement, sound, and participants - a ritual of encounter that fosters connection.
Layla Önlen (1978) graduated from the Maastricht Academy of Dramatic Arts in 2023. In her work, she translates personal stories into universal, shared experiences. Her deep-rooted fascination with textiles and rituals is reflected in the red ribbon, a recurring element in her practice.
Thursday February 12th:
20:30 - 21:30 (Dutch version)
Friday February 13th:
19:15 - 20:15 (English version)
21:45 - 22:45 (Dutch version)
Saturday February 14th:
15:00 - 16:00 (Dutch version)
18:00 - 19:00 (Dutch version)
Sunday February 15th:
12:30 - 13:30 (English version)
17:00 - 18:00 (Dutch version)