Location: Harmonie Leeuwarden
Dates: 27 May to 19 June 2022
From 27 May to 19 June, Stadsschouwburg De Harmonie and Arcadia join forces to present PAFFF: 3 weeks of theatrical spectacle, 20 (inter)national groundbreaking artists and 20 performances that challenge you to look beyond established norms and explore someone else’s perspective. And language? Usually not a problem at all.
“PAFFF triggers you to think further about the generations after us, and through STORYTELLING FOR EARTHLY SURVIVAL, to listen to new and other rebellious voices and stories.”
Are you ready for it? Raving wheelchair users who claim their physical rights by confronting the audience with prejudice. Outcast scarecrows who throw themselves into an eco-revolution with childlike devotion. The women from Homer’s epic who rise up against their role on the sidelines, waiting for the male warrior. Have your future told by the hand-reading children in Sparks Fryslan. Listen to the voice of the Amazon river Rio Xingu as it fights ecocide in Altamira 2042.
PAFFF is the ultimate varied mix of dance, music, symposia, theatre, talks and boundary-pushing expeditions. Let yourself be swept up by the new and (un)familiar voices of internationally acclaimed artists such as Philippe Quesne, Doris Uhlich, Lia Rodrigues, Cia Hiato, Gabriela Da Cunha and DJ Shadow. And be amazed by talented homegrown makers, such as Nynke Laverman, MOHA, Club Guy & Roni, Emke Idema and Bouke Groen.
PAFFF is provocative, daring and curious. You don’t want to miss this.
PAFFF everybody inclusive! Language No Problem
PAFFF is for everyone with a heart for national and international groundbreaking theatre, so whether you’re an expat, an international student, or simply Dutch, you’re welcome: come and immerse yourself in the many surprising worlds of PAFFF.
The artists of PAFFF come from every corner of the world to share their vision of the earth, humanity and the future with you. Performances are therefore sometimes staged in English, but don’t be surprised if the spoken language is Spanish, Portuguese, Frisian or Dutch! PAFFF is one big international party for everyone.
Alongside performances with Dutch or English subtitles, a number of PAFFF performances are LNP, or language no problem. These are performances where the spoken language doesn’t matter, such as dance or music.
On our agenda page you’ll find the complete overview of all performances. Or browse our online programme booklet here!
Our festival programmer Jonathan tells you in this video why you absolutely shouldn’t miss the performance ‘Every Body Electric’ by choreographer Doris Uhlich during PAFFF!
Locations
The heart of the festival is Stadsschouwburg De Harmonie, where most of the performances take place. Alongside De Harmonie, De Westerkerk, Neushoorn, De Bres and the Stadhuis (City Hall) are also locations. Check the practical information page for more details and a map.