Wannes Cappelle, Jonas Leemans, Dimitri Leue and Inge Paulussen - Elegast

Dimitri Leue lets a fresh wind blow through the Flemish classic Karel ende Elegast. Together with Wannes Capelle, Jonas Leemans, and Inge Paulussen, he breathes new life into the centuries-old story. They show how words can connect people across generations and borders. In Na Van den vos die amoc maecte, Dimitri Leue dives back into the literary canon. He investigates how language from eight hundred years ago still touches and connects today. This creates a performance that brings the past to life. “Vraie historie ende al waer, mach ik u tellen, hoorter naer.” With those words, Karel ende Elegast begins, and the narrator immediately asks for belief and attention. Centuries later, that call still sounds surprisingly current. An angel sends Emperor Karel out at night to steal. What follows is a wonderful adventure about loyalty, trust, and honor. This medieval story remains playful, exciting, and recognizable at the same time.