Veerle De Vos & Sarah Yu Zeebroek - Everything under heaven

Everything under the heavens brings the compelling, but largely forgotten story of the first real meeting between China and the West back to life. Follow the path of Ferdinand Verbiest, scientist and Jesuit, who in the 17th century gained access to the inner circle of the Chinese emperor. What were the consequences of this historical confrontation? What role did women play in this ‘man's world’? And how relevant are Verbiest's experiences in a time when China is once again a powerful world player? In this performance, Sarah Yu Zeebroek weaves her musical and graphic talent with the historical story of Veerle De Vos. Together they pierce the clichés with which we in the West often look at China. With music, history, and culture as a guide, this fascinating performance shows how we can better understand China, then and now.