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The Father by Marieke&Sophia is a physical performance about fatherhood, power and masculinity, inspired by August Strindberg's 1887 play. It is at CAMPO nieuwpoort in Gent on Wednesday 18 November 2026 at 20:30.
What to expect
Marieke&Sophia rework August Strindberg's 1887 play into a confrontational physical performance about fatherhood, power and masculinity.
- Between domestic drama and explosive performance
- His wife casts doubt on his paternity
- Reworks a dated, sexist play
- The patriarch loses control and goes under
- Explores masculinity, victimhood and power
- Mixes performance, song and text
- Duration and language: to be announced
Dates
Questions
When does The Father, Marieke&Sophia start and end?
The Father, Marieke&Sophia is on Wednesday, 18 November 2026, 20:30 until 22:30.
Where is The Father, Marieke&Sophia?
The Father, Marieke&Sophia takes place at CAMPO nieuwpoort, Nieuwpoort 31-35, Gent.
How much are tickets for The Father, Marieke&Sophia?
Tickets for The Father, Marieke&Sophia cost from €12 at the theatre's official ticket shop.
How long is it and what language?
Duration: to be announced (TBA)
Language: to be announced (TBA)
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Getting there
CAMPO nieuwpoort, Nieuwpoort 31-35, 9000 Gent, Oost-Vlaanderen, BE
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