do 2 oktober 2025
Dans – Strange Fruit’s / Sedrig Verwoert
Double Bill: Strange Fruit’s
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Sedrig Verwoert combines contemporary dance with influences from Surinamese and Caribbean culture, offering a fresh, transformative perspective. His new performance Strange Fruit’s consists of two parts: a reprise of Strange Fruit 2.0 and his new work Red Palulu, inspired by the short story De rode paloeloe by Coen Ooft (1958).
About Double Bill: Strange Fruit's
Strange Fruit 2.0
Strange Fruit 2.0 is a contemporary dance piece that reflects on the journey of Black people through history, combined with a critical look at present-day politics. The work is inspired by the iconic Surinamese children’s song Faya Siton - a song that references slavery and the colonial past in Suriname - and uses it as a poetic lens to look back on that history.
Rode Palulu
In the second half of the performance, Verwoert presents his new work: Red Palulu, inspired by De rode paloeloe by Coen Ooft (1958). Ooft’s book Spanhoek, named after a central square in Paramaribo, was the first Dutch-language short story collection by a Surinamese writer with literary ambitions. Inspired by the title story De rode paloeloe, Verwoert merges dance and video projections with an original composition by Phantom Wizard, creating a visually layered experience in which past and present intertwine.
The performance includes Dutch, English and Surinamese. Subtitles are provided.
Content warning
Some scenes and visuals may be emotionally intense or potentially triggering. Strange Fruit 2.0 contains explicit imagery referring to suicide. If you are thinking about suicide, please contact 113 Suicide Prevention via 0800-0113 (free, 24/7) or chat at 113.nl.
- Concept, choreografie en performance Sedrig Verwoert
- Performers Alanna Archibald, Aaron Faneyte, Marilou Fortuné, Elfriede Ritfeld, Sedrig Verwoert, Sydney Rabin & Hope Landu (stage)
- Muziek Isha Forster a.k.a. Phantom Wizard, Rani Ribeiro
- Film Wouter Verberkt
- Gedicht Sedrig Verwoert
- Styling en kostuums Sedrig Verwoert & Martine Douma i.s.m. Kostuumatelier Theater Rotterdam
- Productieleiding Anka Pajor
- Dramaturgie en artistieke begeleiding Leo Spreksel
- Productie Productiehuis Theater Rotterdam
- Met dank aan Roderiges Robles de Medina, Dionne Verwey, Romana Vrede, Ranie Ribeiro, Alida Dors
About Sedrig Verwoert
Sedrig Verwoert’s dance language is firmly rooted in contemporary modern dance aesthetics, while also drawing on a wide range of influences from Surinamese and Caribbean culture. In doing so, he opens up the field of contemporary dance to new narratives and perspectives. His work enriches the dance landscape and creates space for dancers, music, and musicians connected to the African diaspora.
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