Is it still far?

‘Is het nog ver?’ (Are we there yet?) is a monologue about time, distance, and the pursuit of a goal. That goal can change shape, shift, or disappear along the way, causing the ground beneath your feet to become soft. But one can also dance and laugh on soft ground. The performance is based on personal stories about migration and resilience. A theatrical reflection on change, loss, and holding onto faith – in yourself, in the future. Louai Hashem is a Belgian-Syrian theater maker and multidisciplinary artist. His work moves between theater, dance, image, and text – often starting from personal stories and themes such as migration, identity, and homesickness. He has performed in productions by kunstZ, participated in dance and performance projects such as ‘Multitud’ (Tamara Cubas) and De Dansende Samenleving, and created the installation ‘Vrijheid’ (Freedom) for Fameus. In addition to his artistic work, Louai is also active as a cultural networker and public outreach worker at the Red Star Line Museum, where, as a community builder, he develops programs for and with young people, other creators, and new voices in the city. A while ago, we went to see 'Is het nog ver?' with our NT2 class at the Arenberg and were very impressed. One of the students said: ‘It touched me because it is different, yet it is also my story. This is a theater piece like real life.’