A universe full of performances touching on literature, theatre and music.
Space is the Place presents An Intergalactic Night, an evening with performances in all kinds of genres and disciplines. Speaking your mind is the theme of this special edition, that is all about expression, emotion and honesty. Driven by Dutch language poetry and with sincere and heartfelt sentiment, we welcome a night full of literature, theatre and music. The house pianist is Kristján Martinsson. Featuring in this edition:
SOFIE KRAMER ‘SCOLD’ (THEATRE PERFORMANCE)
Sofie Kramer is a theatre artist, performer and writer. Driven by personal experience and Greek mythology, she sheds light on the theme of the fighting body, in her physical and highly visual performances. SCOLD tells the tragicomical story of a woman confronted with a baby in formaldehyde, revealing that she secretly had an abortion ten years ago.
VALENTIJN HOOGENKAMP
Valentijn Hoogenkamp mixes writing, visual art, fashion, music, and more. Following a series of plays and poetry performances, he published his debut novel in 2021, which was nominated for the Anton Wachter Prijs. In his work, Hoogenkamp explores themes such as coming of age, gender roles, sexual orientation and relationships.
JOACHIM BADENHORST SOLO
Joachim Badenhorst is mainly being praised for his clarinet skills. Bu there’s more. He’s a solo musician, the owner of the record label KLEIN, participant in a multitude of ensembles, and the leader of bands such as Carate Urio Orchestra and Zero Years Kid. All in all, he is considered one of the most important Belgian improvisers of the past fifteen years.
DANIËL ESKENS SOLO
Heartfelt emotion is a common thread through the music of Daniël Eskens, who bridges jazz, alternative pop, club and improv. Daniël made his mark as a bassist in his band FAST DE and in various jazz and rock formations. Now he will expose another side, inspired by his experiences following his father’s funeral. The result, originally recorded in the Antonius van Padua church, is a fragile interplay of deep bass sounds and melodies with atmospheric harmonies.
KRISTJÁN MARTINSSON
Kristján Martinsson is an unpredictable Icelandic pianist, composer and multi-instrumentalist who lives in Amsterdam. His style explores directions such as melodic classical, indie jazz and atmospherics. Tonight he will do the honours of performing as the bar pianist, to set the mood between concerts.
