June 15 - August 31 2016

reservations required

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TICKETS We programme long series of performances so that as many people as possible can enjoy the shows. Many events are free and you do not have to reserve a spot.

June 11: ticket sales commence

Zomerfabriek ticket counter (Minkelersstraat, near Berchem train station) • June 11 from 8 am to 8 pm • June 12 from 8 am to 5 pm Ticket sales start on Saturday, June 11. To avoid long lines, you can take a number starting at 7 am. The number approximates when it will be your turn. Everyone with a number will be helped that same day. Zomerhuis ticket counter (Zomerbar, Sloepenweg) June 27 to August 29 from 6 to 9:30 pm Ticket counters on site You can also purchase tickets on location before the show.

By phone 078 05 40 50 (zonal rate) • June 11 from 8 am to 8 pm • June 12 from 8 am to 8 pm • June 13 - August 29 from 10 am to 8 pm

Online

Waiting list

A waiting list is drawn up on-site one hour before the show. A spot on the waiting list does not guarantee a ticket, but you stand a good chance of obtaining one. This is especially true of shows with lots of seats, like the circuses.

Ticketmarkt

Purchase tickets from other Zomer van Antwerpen fans. Surf to www.zva.be and click on ticket market to see which shows still have tickets available.

Payment

For phone and online reservations you pay a € 2 reservation fee per order. Unpaid reservations expire three workdays after the order date.

E-tickets

For online and phone orders we work with e-tickets whenever possible. If you have an email address then your tickets will be sent via email. Print your tickets (max. 1 ticket per page) and bring them to the show; they will be scanned at the door. Tickets can also be scanned on your smartphone. If you reserve tickets by phone but do not have an email address, you will receive your tickets in the mail.

Latecomers

You can also purchase tickets on www.zva.be. Online ticket sales start on June 13.

Latecomers are not allowed into shows because this would disturb the actors and the audience. Please take into account that parking is often scarce at the locations. If you come by car, be sure to leave on time.

How many tickets can you purchase?

A card

June 13 - August 29

You can order maximum 4 tickets per show. If your family consist of more than 4 people, bring written proof of your family composition to prove this (e.g. marriage register, birth certificates, ID cards, etc.).

Bring your A card to Zomer van Antwerpen. You can collect points in the Zomerbar and the Zomerfabriek.

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PARTY IN THE CITY MATAMORE

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FOREVER, HAPPILY...

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CHILLS

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BOULEVARD CONAKRY

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PIKNIK HORRIFIK

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HET LABYRINT VAN DR. ADAMS

CIRQUE TROTTOLA & PETIT THÉÂTRE BARAQUE COLLECTIF MALUNÉS

PHARE PONLEU SELPAK TERYA CIRCUS LAIKA

TIMECIRCUS & MADAM FORTUNA

13 AUFSTIEG UND FALL DER STADT MAHAGONNY

OPERA VLAANDEREN

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SHE IS MY SISTER

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DRIFTEN

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DE GOUDEN DRAAK

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RENÉIXER/REBIRTH

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REDBALL ANTWERPEN

MOONSTEIN

PARTY IN THE CITY And then temperatures increased in the city... Warm sounds resound on squares; you hear powerful stories on locations that are otherwise abandoned. We watch marvellous films together with views of the other side of the river and enjoy wonderful dancers who look like you and me.

PETRI DISH DE ROOVERS

There is a riotous party in an abandoned factory and you can experience the most beautiful circus dreams in tents along the Scheldt River.

TEATRO DE LOS SENTIDOS

It must be Zomer van Antwerpen, a smile for the city all summer long.

KURT PERSCHKE

www.zva.be 078 05 40 50

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MATAMORE

© Philippe Laurençon

CIRQUE TROTTOLA & PETIT THÉÂTRE BARAQUE A melancholic circus dream

MATAMORE is not the kind of circus performance that you are used to. You sit around an arena where the artists give it their all. Like true matadors, they bring tons of energy and suspense to the small ring. But things don’t always go according to plan. The characters are comical sometimes and at other times fragile or a little boastful – yet you sympathise with them. At times MATAMORE is a tribute to the circus of yesteryear. At other times everything seems like an illusion: the music sweeps you away and you get the feeling that you are in a dream world. Sometimes funny, other times melancholic. In any event, you won’t leave feeling indifferent.

Come inside the red tent and sit around the arena. The artists speak Dutch, French and English during the show. MATAMORE is suitable for everyone aged 10 and older. If you are a wheelchair user please let us know via [email protected] so we can find you a suitable place to sit.

July 8 - August 10 Tues, Wed, Fri, Sat 9 pm

duration ±100 min.

€ 10

ZOMERBAR Sloepenweg

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FOREVER, HAPPILY...

© Benoît Martrenchar

COLLECTIF MALUNÉS

Circus filled with crazy fairy tales

In a land not so far away, someone tries to tell a fairy tale but the characters don’t pay much attention to the story. A monster and the wolf decide to leave the fairy tale while the princesses wonder how in the world one can kiss a frog, especially when you aren’t really waiting for a prince to come and rescue you. FOREVER, HAPPILY… is a circus for adults and families. It’s funny and intimate, with lots of spectacular acrobatics and live music, in a mysterious world where Little Red Riding Hood flirts with the Big Bad Wolf.

Step inside the tent and enjoy Collectif Malunés’s cheeky look at fairyland. FOREVER, HAPPILY… is absurd and humoristic circus for everyone.

July 13 - 30 Wed - Sat 8 pm

duration ±75 min.

August 3 - 6 Wed - Sat 7 pm

ZOMERBAR Sloepenweg

€ 10

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CHILLS

© Peter Phoeng

C.C.A.I. & PHARE PONLEU SELPAK Heartwarming Cambodian circus

A few unsuspecting teenagers stand eye to eye with two white spirits. The spirits are intriguing but dangerous. What follows is a breathtaking adventure in an attempt to vanquish the spirits. The teenagers must first dare to confront their own demons. That is the only way to overpower the spirits. CHILLS is enthusiastic and generous circus for the entire family. PHARE PONLEU SELPAK means ‘the light of art’. This Cambodian organisation was founded in 1994 from a series of workshops that were held in Site 2, a refugee camp on the border with Thailand.

For more than 20 years PHARE PONLEU SELPAK has been offering training in different disciplines (circus, music, theatre, visual art) to vulnerable children and young adults. You can sit on bleachers and enjoy this amazing circus for the entire family in the large circus tent.

August 3 - 14 Wed - Sun 8 pm

duration ±60 min.

€ 10

ZOMERBAR Sloepenweg

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BOULEVARD CONAKRY

© Mpai & Terya Circus

TERYA CIRCUS

Spectacular African acrobatics

BOULEVARD CONAKRY is inspired by the lively market in the centre of Conakry, the capital of Guinea. Merchants sing the praises of their goods while dancing, singing and juggling. The colours, scents and impressions are very intense. In this unforgettable show, the market symbolises life and life must be celebrated! No less than 16 acrobats, dancers and musicians bring Conakry market closer. Lively acts, festive live music and energetic dance ensure a spectacular show. TERYA CIRCUS was founded by Bakala, the director of Circus Baobab. Young people have been able to follow circus training with them since 2013. The lessons are given by the talented artists of Circus Baobab.

The young acrobats have put together their first show: BOULEVARD CONAKRY is an ode to their beloved city. Sit on bleachers in the big tent. BOULEVARD CONAKRY is an energetic circus for young and old.

August 17 - 28 Wed - Fri 8 pm Sat and Sun 3 pm + 8 pm

duration ±75 min.

€ 10

ZOMERBAR Sloepenweg

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PIKNIK HORRIFIK

LAIKA

An apocalyptic picnic

PIKNIK HORRIFIK takes you to an abandoned spot. A drab and uninviting plot is transformed into a surprising piece of nature before your eyes. A green oasis is created from scratch. You enjoy a picnic like never before. PIKNIK HORRIFIK is a contemporary variation of ‘The Garden of Earthly Delights’, a fascinating painting by Hieronymus Bosch. Grotesque characters, absurd actions and surreal images catch you off guard. PIKNIK HORRIFIK is a physical and culinary show that borders between heavenly delicious food and the hell of our food production. Will it be a heavenly or a hellish picnic?

A delicious vegetarian meal is served during the show. You picnic in the open air so dress warmly or bring a raincoat if the weather looks threatening.

June 29 - July 31 Wed - Sat 7 pm Sun 1 pm + 7 pm

duration ±90 min.

€18 (incl. meal)

Fort VIII Hoofdfrontweg Hoboken

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TIMECIRCUS & MADAM FORTUNA Get lost in stories

The slightly eccentric Dr. Adams invites you into his lab. He talks about his many inventions in his beloved city. According to him, things have to change: he wants a brand-new city every day. His assistant leads you through alleys and wide boulevards but bizarre character suddenly turn up and take over. Strange stories, comical images and moving music disorganise HET LABYRINT VAN DR. ADAMS. Will everything turn out all right? During the show you walk around in the open air. Be sure to dress warmly or bring a raincoat if necessary. A group of 30 people departs every 20 minutes. In collaboration with Het Oude Badhuis. July 1 - 17 Wed - Sun 7 pm - 10 pm duration ± 60 min.

target departure time is written on your ticket HET LABYRINT Sint-Jansplein

€6

© David Suls

HET LABYRINT VAN DR. ADAMS

AUFSTIEG UND FALL DER STADT MAHAGONNY

© Annemie Augustijns

OPERA VLAANDEREN

Opera meets cabaret

Three criminals on the run are stranded at a desolate spot in the desert and decide to establish a new city: Mahagonny. Jenny, a prostitute, settles here and so do four lumberjacks from Alaska named Jim, Jack, Bill and Joe, who have earned lots of money through hard work. They enjoy a life of food, alcohol and sex until a hurricane threatens the city and anarchy breaks out. Paradise quickly turns into utter hell. This show is not suitable for youngsters or sensitive souls. Thurs July 7 8 pm

Opera Antwerpen Frankrijklei 3

duration ±3 hrs including intermission

traffic disruptions:

€ 10

slimnaarantwerpen.be

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SHE IS MY SISTER

© Chloé Courbière

MOONSTEIN

Magic in the forest

It’s winter in 1921. On a cold morning Lucie quietly slips out of bed. She silently sneaks through the house, not wanting to wake her brother Claude, and disappears into the forest to look for the ideal hiding spot.

This dance and theatre performance takes place in the Sint-Annabos. You sit on a pillow on the ground. Wear suitable clothing if the weather turns cold or it rains.

Lucie hides herself so well that her brother does not find her this time. Lucie waits. Time passes and she slowly slips into an unfamiliar world: the world of Moonstein. Will Claude find her before it is too late? SHE IS MY SISTER takes place in Moonstein, a magical universe inhabited by remarkable characters that float between life and death and much further…

July 6 - August 21 Wed - Sun 8 pm duration ±90 min.

€6 Sint-Annabos (entrance via Noordscheldeweg) Linkeroever

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DRIFTEN

© Petri Dish

PETRI DISH

Celebrating the end exuberantly

Unusual things occur in Mr. Fisher’s ordinary room. Objects come to life and nothing is as it seems. Tonight four friends come to visit. In their loneliness they feel connected to each other.

The Swedish artist Anna Nilsson performed EXPIRY DATE at the Zomer van Antwerpen in 2014. This year she and her new troupe PETRI DISH mix dance, theatre and circus.

Together they make a drastic decision: they won’t pretend anymore. They want to be able to say: “We lived, we got the maximum out of life, and we will try to remain true to ourselves.” Tonight they fight the ultimate battle: mankind versus nature, society versus individuals, man versus himself. Together they dare to let go. The five decide to exuberantly celebrate the beginning of the end.

DRIFTEN is performed indoors. Sit on the bleachers and enjoy the show, which is suitable for the whole family.

July 19 - August 6 Tues - Sat 8 pm

duration ±60 min.

€6

Slachthuis Slachthuislaan 70

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DE GOUDEN DRAAK

© Stef Stessel

DE ROOVERS A raw comedy

The Chinese restaurant De Gouden Draak is located in an apartment building in a large European city. Six Asian illegal immigrants are wrenched between steaming woks in a kitchen that’s much too small. The youngest suffers from a toothache but doesn’t dare to go to the dentist because he’s in the country illegally. Different characters come and go: a prospective father who doesn’t want children, a night shop salesman with a strange supplementary income, a hungry cricket that does everything that the ant desires, and two stewardesses that have just returned from a long trip.

Five actors interpret 18 characters in this bittersweet show. The result is a memorable show about the lives of illegal immigrants. This show takes place in open air. Be sure to bring a warm sweater or raincoat if the weather requires it.

August 11 - 29 Thurs - Mon 8 pm

duration ±90 min.

€ 10

Pelikaanstraat near number 108

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#REDBALLPROJECT

© Jaume Figueras Alerany

FREE

RENÉIXER/REBIRTH

REDBALL ANTWERPEN KURT PERSCHKE

TEATRO DE LOS SENTIDOS The secret of your life

Immerse yourself in the sensitive world of RENÉIXER/ REBIRTH and be prepared for an intimate experience. TEATRO DE LOS SENTIDOS takes you on a sensorial journey where cava plays the leading role: grapes become wine and the wine is reborn as cava. © redballproject.com

Witness this mysterious transformation, free yourself from reality and determine what happens because nothing is finite. Are you ready to be reborn? Step inside a dark hall and allow yourself to be swept away. Clink glasses with the troupe and toast life. A glass of cava is offered during this show. In collaboration with Freixenet August 5 - 27 Mon - Thurs 6 pm + 8 pm

Fri Aug.. 5 6 pm + 8 pm duration ±80 min.

Fri, Sat 4 pm + 6 pm + 8 pm

Stadsfeestzaal, Meir 78 second floor

€ 12

AUGUST 19 - 28 LOOKING FOR THE BALL EVERY DAY In Central Station on August 19 21