Geert Vermeersch - monologue "Bernard"

Sometimes one man tells a story in which everyone recognizes themselves. With BERNARD, Geert Vermeersch presents a moving and tragicomic monologue about an ordinary man who looks back on life from a bench. Between sharp humor, quiet melancholy, and recognizable musings, the portrait of a quirky, stubborn, but above all warm personality unfolds. Bernard writes letters to his sister and lets the audience become a participant in his memories, doubts, and dreams. His story touches on universal themes such as loneliness, love, loss, hope, and the small moments that give a human life color. Geert Vermeersch gives shape to Bernard in an impressive way. With subtle acting and great emotional honesty, he takes the audience on a journey that is simultaneously funny, moving, and recognizable. The text by Piet Van Compernolle excels in sharp observations, poetic simplicity, and a deeply human heart. BERNARD is a performance that moves without becoming sentimental, that makes one smile and also makes one quiet. An intimate theater experience that lingers long after the curtain has fallen.