do 5 juni 2025
Theater – Fernando Troya
We play so hard it hurts
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Let yourself be carried away by a raw, intimate solo that balances between fantasy and reality. In We play so hard it hurts, Fernando Troya takes you on a personal journey filled with desire, play, and self-exploration.
About the performance We play so hard it hurts
In this solo, Troya dives into the hidden world of cruising culture, in search of genuine connection and tenderness. Inspired by the story of Peter Pan, he blends dance, theatre, and autobiography into a powerful performance about queer identity, freedom, and the courage to be yourself. He doesn't just play; he questions, exposes, and invites.
Ten mattresses form the dynamic set with which Troya builds, breaks down, and transforms. The space constantly shifts, becoming a metaphor for the search for intimacy and the pain of endless longing. We play so hard it hurts is both playful and raw – an ode to vulnerability, desire, and the power of imagination.
All the spoken text is in English or with English subtitels.
- Regie en uitvoering Fernando Troya
- Assistent-regie Román Méndez de Hevia
- Muziek Marko Ivic
- Lichtontwerp Yuka Hisamatsu en Samuel Silva
- Teksten José Andrés López (Spaanse versie), Barnaby Savage (Engelse versie) en Fernando Troya
- Acteercoach en dramaturgisch assistent Barnaby Savage
About Fernando Troya
Fernando Troya (1989) is a Spanish choreographer and performer based in Amsterdam. He studied classical dance at the Royal Conservatory of Madrid and continued his training at the Conservatorio Superior María de Ávila. After graduating, he performed with companies such as the Nuremberg State Ballet, the Wiesbaden State Ballet, and Nederlands Dans Theater II.
In 2024, he presented his solo We play so hard it hurts at the Amsterdam Fringe Festival, for which he received the International Bursary Award. His work combines dance, theatre, and autobiography, and focuses on themes such as queer identity, intimacy, and resilience.
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