About

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 Thursday, 19 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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