Theater Malpertuis

Full houses and rave reviews for the first tour of ‘De Jaren’, in which veteran actresses Els Dottermans and Viviane De Muynck are on stage together for the first time in 40 years. They are flanked by young actresses Kiana Porte and Carine van Bruggen. “Els Dottermans and Viviane De Muynck dance their way into history in this theatrical adaptation.” (De Standaard ★★★★) In the book ‘De Jaren’ (2008) by Nobelprijswinnares Annie Ernaux, which has been showered with superlatives, the author surveys her life between 1941 and 2006. Set against the canvas of a changing zeitgeist, it provides not only an impressive portrait of a woman but also an extremely recognizable image of post-war Western history. From the press: “The performance makes the power to rise above your own experience palpable. (…) Els Dottermans and Viviane De Muynck dance their way into history in this theatrical adaptation.” (De Standaard ★★★★) “History flows through these four female bodies; the actresses make the text sparkle.” (etcetera). “De Jaren is a super-personal story, but in a way, it also becomes the story of us all.” (Het Nieuwsblad) Cast: Viviane De Muynck, Els Dottermans, Carine van Bruggen and Kiana Porte / live music: Nicolas Anné / adaptation & direction: Piet Arfeuille / music composition: Hendrik Lasure / dramaturgy: Koen Tachelet