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A solo performance directed by Rachid Benbouchta about Bachir M’Rabet’s life and his 40-year career at Foyer des Jeunes de Molenbeek. It plays at Huis van Culturen on 4 and 5 December 2026.
What to expect
This solo performance is directed by Rachid Benbouchta and retraces the life and daily struggle of Bachir M’Rabet.
- It includes humour.
- Bachir was born in Tanger.
- He arrived in Belgium with family in 1967.
- He became an educator and social worker.
- 40 years at Foyer des Jeunes de Molenbeek.
Dates
Questions
When does 40 Years of Social Odyssey start and end?
40 Years of Social Odyssey is on Friday, 4 December 2026, 20:00 until 23:59.
Where is 40 Years of Social Odyssey?
40 Years of Social Odyssey takes place at Huis van Culturen, Mommaertstraat 4, Sint-Jans-Molenbeek.
How much are tickets for 40 Years of Social Odyssey?
Tickets for 40 Years of Social Odyssey cost €12 at the theatre's official ticket shop.
What is the show about?
The solo performance retraces Bachir M’Rabet’s life and daily struggle.
Born in Tanger, he arrived in Belgium with his family in 1967.
He faced inequality and institutional discrimination.
He became an educator and social worker and calls the work a vocation.
He has worked 40 years at Foyer des Jeunes de Molenbeek.
His work stayed close to young people’s realities.
He says he does not tire of it.
It includes humour and portrays his commitment and activism.
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Getting there
Huis van Culturen, Mommaertstraat 4, 1080 Sint-Jans-Molenbeek, Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, BE
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