About

The Powerless is a documentary performance by Barbara T'Jonck, Martha Balthazar and May Abnet about the feeling of powerlessness among people with the most power. It is built from interviews with high-ranking officials in the EU bubble.

What to expect

The makers interviewed high-ranking officials in the EU bubble about how responsibility and accountability work and are experienced within the "ruling class".

  • A monologue that feels like a reception
  • Interviews taken under the Chatham House Rule
  • Asks who is really the boss

Dates

Questions

When does The Powerless start and end?

The Powerless is on Wednesday, 13 January 2027, 20:30 until 23:59.

Where is The Powerless?

The Powerless takes place at KVS_Box, Arduinkaai 9, Brussel.

How much are tickets for The Powerless?

Tickets for The Powerless cost from €5 at the theatre's official ticket shop.

How were the interviews recorded?

The makers used depth interviews with high-ranking officials in the EU bubble.

These were taken under The Chatham House Rule

All information from a conversation may be used

The identity of the speaker and their link to the subject are not revealed

Is there a trigger warning?

Yes, the page opens with: "Trigger warning: kapitalisme schaadt de gezondheid" (capitalism harms health).

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Getting there

KVS_Box, Arduinkaai 9, 1000 Brussel, Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, BE

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