Richard Kofi

This weekend, our house—the theatre—echoed differently. As part of the Lieve Stad festival, welcomed two programs that completely transformed the energy in the building.
In the grand hall, Amber Vineyard’s Q***r Cabaret: .dive turned the stage into a q***r altar: sensual, sacred, and unapologetically... tender. Amber held space for bodies, spirits, and desires that have long been (and continue to be) erased and misrepresented by institutions. The performers and the public brought a powerful presence. Celebratory and healing. Reminding us all that pleasure, too, is political.
In the other room, the Rabozaal, brought twenty years of underground wrestling history to the main stage. These extraordinary athletes filled the room with emotion and release, giving the audience many moments of shared catharsis.
Watching .vineyard bring the house down in one room, while the Flamingo Bros claimed a spectacular win in the other, was a beautiful reminder that “theatre” lives in the soul and the body. Deep gratitude to the artists and communities who carried this day—and to the incredible team behind the scenes at who are making this edition of Lieve Stad truly epic. More Lieve Stad to come this week. Next up: Queen of Disco by !! Don’t miss it!
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Special thanks to .van.callandt and
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✨🌿 Chapter 37 🌿✨
Grateful for the lessons, the love, and the friendships that continue to guide the way… and excited for all that’s still unfolding!

Photos by the amazing 😍🙏🏽—one of the many inspiring people I’ve had the honor of meeting this past year.

"The sun is setting, i am thinking of you" ☀️
🌖 "The moon is rising, i am thinking of you"
This week marks the start of Radical Space at ITA, and what a powerful beginning it is! Pianist Djuwa Mroivili, singer Ashley Stapelfeldt, and author Munganyende Helène Christelle delivered a unique performance exploring the friendships between James Baldwin, Nina Simone, Miriam Makeba, and other visionaries of their time. Through song, piano music, and poetry, an intricate cultural dialogue unfolds, reflecting on the struggles, triumphs, and interconnected legacies of a generation that redefined art and activism.
📅 Today is their last performances
📍 ITA, The Bookshop at 8.30pm
🎟️ Tickets: €7.50 – Check the ITA website!
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