About
The Black Circus of The Republic of Bantu is at KVS BOX, Brussel, on 11 and 12 February 2027 at 20:30. It looks at a painful colonial legacy and honours Sarah Baartman and other Africans used for spectacle.
What to expect
The work examines the colonial study of “the black man” as a supposed “other species” than white people.
- Colonial exhibitions had artefacts and real people.
- They were popular in the Western world.
- The makers honour Sarah Baartman and other Africans.
- It asks: erase this legacy or recognise it?
Dates
Questions
When does The Black Circus of The Republic of Bantu start and end?
The Black Circus of The Republic of Bantu is on Thursday, 11 February 2027, 20:30 until 21:30.
Where is The Black Circus of The Republic of Bantu?
The Black Circus of The Republic of Bantu takes place at KVS_Box, Arduinkaai 9, Brussel.
How much are tickets for The Black Circus of The Republic of Bantu?
Tickets for The Black Circus of The Republic of Bantu cost from €8 at the theatre's official ticket shop.
How long does it last?
Each performance runs from 20:30 to 21:30, so 1 hour.
What is the work about?
The description says it examines the earlier study of “the black man” as a supposed “other species” than white people.
It asks whether this painful legacy should be erased, buried or recognised.
The makers say they honour Sarah Baartman and many Africans whose lives and bodies were used for spectacle and entertainment.
It brings a form of ethnic pride to the stage.
It also touches on a royal family member being viewed differently, with different skin colour and curly hair, standing for other forms of life and values.
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Getting there
KVS_Box, Arduinkaai 9, 1000 Brussel, Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, BE
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