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Lucinda Ra / Barbara Claes

Katrientje
VIERNULVIER & NTGent

Reconstruction of a (non-existent) mourning process

‘Katrientje’ revisits the loss of Barbara and Stefanie Claes' sister, Katrien, who died at twelve. Theatre director Barbara Claes blends fact with fantasy, humor, and comfort. This reconstruction offers a child's perspective on grief in a time with little focus on mourning.

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“Het is jammer dat Katrien een beetje verdwenen is binnen de familie. Iemand verdwijnt wel, maar verdwijnt ook niet.”

Barbara Claes

Text and performance: Barbara Claes – Performance: Stefanie Claes, Ineke Nijssen, Dett Peyskens, and Mieke Verdin – Visuals: Mario Debaene – Production: Barbara Claes and Lucinda Ra – Co-production: NTGent and VIERNULVIER – With the support of Museum Dr. Guislain, the Flemish Community (ov), and Flanders Literature – With thanks to Rémi Decker and Good Company.