Bavo Buys - Wild Narcissus

Narcissus wants to be seen. And where better than in the theater?! Narcissus makes an attempt to immortalize the youngest version of himself and fights (in vain) against the time that creeps forward. Because during the applause, a void arises that deepens with every clap. How far will Narcissus go to make himself untouchable, to be loved? In Wild Narcissusvermengt Bavo Buys plots, documentary, personal confessions, and social media in a critical and manipulative solo that denounces and celebrates our narcissistic society. This performance shows the ephemeral and devastating power of youth, beauty, and self-preservation. Inspired by, among other things, the myth of Narcissus, the novel The Picture of Dorian Gray, and alter egos within current pop culture, Bavo (laureate of the Sabam Prize during the TheaterFestival 2025) explores the bad side of humanity for the first time in his own theater performance. Concept, text, and acting Bavo Buys Dramaturgie Martha Balthazar Eindregie Renée Goethijn Artistieke coach Luanda Casella Choreografisch advice Maisie Woodford Kostuums Lena Mariën Scenografie Chloé Wassalin Dandre Geluid Robbe Embrechts Licht and projection Lars Uten Tekstadvies Lander Govaerts Productieleiding Ditte Jacoby Met support from the Flemish government and the Tax Shelter of the Belgian federal government