THE YEARS - Theater Malpertuis

Everyone thought they were alone. Suddenly they were a crowd. (Paul Eluard) In the book ‘Les Années’ (2008) by Nobelprijswinnares Annie Ernaux, which is covered in superlatives, the author surveys her life between 1941 and 2006. Sketched against the canvas of a changing zeitgeist, this provides not only an impressive portrait of a woman but also an extremely recognizable image of post-war Western history. ‘Finding a form for my future absence,’ Annie Ernaux already called it when she wrote her book at the age of 65. ‘Because memory might become cloudy.’ She wanted to get a grip on her passage on Earth, on the time that has passed through her, and realized that she was not alone in that. Her highly personal life resembles that of us all. De Jaren will also be a celebration of recognition in the theater. An impressive, intergenerational cast will give shape to the female protagonist: Viviane De Muynck, Els Dottermans, Carine van Bruggen, and Kiana Porte. Up-and-coming talent Hendrik Lasure, who switches smoothly between modern jazz, alternative pop music, and surprised in 2022 with his Dutch-language record ‘Het Wiel’, is responsible for the music. From and with Performance: Viviane De Muynck, Els Dottermans, Carine van Bruggen, Kiana Porte Theaterbewerking and direction: Piet Arfeuille Muziekcompositie: Hendrik Lasure Muziekuitvoering: Nicolas Anné Naar ‘Les Années’ by Annie Ernaux Nederlandse translation: Rokus Hofstede published by publishing house De Arbeiderspers