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Theatre maker Carolina Bianchi (Brazil, 1984) disconcertingly shows how power systems facilitate and normalise sexual violence. Together with the collective Cara de Cavalo, Bianchi explores the origins of brotherhood and the often violent 'brotherhood codes' between men that come with it.
What does 'masculinity' mean? What’s the appeal of 'the brotherhood'? And who is part of this pact? Don’t expect answers, but rather a head-on confrontation with patriarchal structures and our role in maintaining them. Bianchi links representation to real trauma and power structures within art with radical poetry, and explores how misogyny and a sexuality crisis play off each other. The piece unfolds like a trap: as Bianchi uncovers the brotherhood, she herself becomes a character who suffers the consequences of her view on this system.
The Brotherhood triggers strong emotions, presses where it hurts, and has us reflect on the role violence plays in our society and the ways we help perpetuate it, whether we're aware of it or not.
The first part of the trilogy, A Noiva e o Boa Noite Cinderela (The Bride and the Goodnight Cinderella), had its world premiere during the Festival d'Avignon, was nominated for a Theo d'Or for the most groundbreaking stage performance and made the Official Jury Selection of the Dutch Theatre Jury. The show was awarded Best Foreign Premiere of the 23/24 season in France by the Le Prix du Syndicat de la Critique, and Carolina won the Silver Lion of the Biennale di Venezia 2024/25.
'The first play knocked her unconscious. The second is even tougher.'
The New York Times
'With her drift, Carolina Bianchi sets the theatre on fire: [she] furiously re-enacts her own trauma.'
De Standaard ★★★★
Contains nudity, explicit sexual content, alcohol abuse, references to suicide and sexual violence
dates
Wed June 18 7:00 PM
Thu June 19 7:00 PM
Fri June 20 7:00 PM
prices
- default from € 25
- CJP/student/scholar € 15
- HF Young € 25
information
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Portuguese surtitles: English, Dutch
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3 hours 45 minutes (met 1 pauze)
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Please note:
start time and duration of the performance have recently changed. The above details are correct.
read the interview with Carolina Bianchi
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Carolina Bianchi - theatre-maker, performer, writer
Alexandre Quentin_courtesy by Festival d’Avignon
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Trilogia Cadela Força - Capítulo II: The Brotherhood
Mayra Azzi
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Trilogia Cadela Força - Capítulo II: The Brotherhood
Mayra Azzi
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Trilogia Cadela Força - Capítulo II: The Brotherhood
Mayra Azzi
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Trilogia Cadela Força - Capítulo II: The Brotherhood
Mayra Azzi
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Trilogia Cadela Força - Capítulo II: The Brotherhood
Mayra Azzi
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Trilogia Cadela Força - Capítulo II: The Brotherhood
Mayra Azzi
