About

Marc Vanrunxt and Silas Martens bring (based on a true story) #14 DEATH OF A DISCO DANCER to DE SINGEL, Antwerp, on 27 and 28 November 2026.

What to expect

The choreographer Marc Vanrunxt and the young dance talent Silas Martens met when Martens studied at the Antwerp Conservatory.

Their motto: every rehearsal is a performance, every performance is a rehearsal.

(based on a true story) #14 DEATH OF A DISCO DANCER tries to capture the elusive nature of dance, with playful, flowing movements balancing between dance and choreography.

  • Music by Krzysztof Penderecki and Mogwai
  • 45 years of dance practice built on contrasts
  • Vanrunxt won the first Flemish stage career prize
  • Award received in September 2025 at Het TheaterFestival
  • Format starts from organic encounters
  • Makers perform wherever there is an audience
  • This time in a hall of DE SINGEL

Dates

Questions

When does Marc Vanrunxt / Silas Martens start and end?

Marc Vanrunxt / Silas Martens is on Friday, 27 November 2026, 18:00 until 19:00.

Where is Marc Vanrunxt / Silas Martens?

Marc Vanrunxt / Silas Martens takes place at DE SINGEL Internationale Kunstcampus, Desguinlei 25, Antwerpen.

What music is used?

The piece uses music by Krzysztof Penderecki and Mogwai.

What is the format (based on a true story)?

Vanrunxt starts from organic encounters that lead to creative exchange.

The makers present the result wherever there is an audience: on the street, on the beach, in a foyer or on a roof.

This time the performance is in a hall of DE SINGEL.

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Getting there

DE SINGEL Internationale Kunstcampus, Desguinlei 25, 2018 Antwerpen, Antwerpen, BE

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