Thursday 6th of June program
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June 6 - Photos by Rosa Quist (short selection)
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Thursday 6th of June
Opening night - Poetry to the Power of Two
Poetry International kicks off the festival weekend on Thursday night!
Poetry International kicks off the festivalweekend on Thursday night the 6th of June with a unique poetry production in which some of the best (inter-)national poets in the world will be on the same stage at the same time, a one-time occurrence. Every year, Poetry International invites a different director to – inspired by the theme of the festival – create a special theatrical setting for the program. This year, director Puck van Dijk, in collaboration with Sebastiaan Smink, will bring the poets together on stage in a new setting.
Within 60 minutes, you will get to know the (inter)national poets of the festival, be able to choose your favorites and create your own route for the festival based on this first sneak peek!
Participating poets: Babs Gons, Asmaa Azaizeh, Victoria Chang, Felix Chow, Iva Damjanovski, Carl-Christian Elze, Gary Geddes, Lieke Marsman, Neeltje Maria Min, Samira Negrouche, Maria do Rosário Pedreira, Alfred Schaffer, Sigbjørn Skåden, Eva Rún Snorradóttir, Toni Giselle Stuart, Kéchi Nne Nomu, Luís Lima, Astrid Lampe, Oksana Stomina and Boaz Blume.
Please note that a ticket for the opening program is not included in a passe partout!
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Music - LAKSHMI
Discover the captivating world of LAKSHMI, an artist whose music weaves a mesmerizing blend of whisper-soft melodies, gritty electronics, scratchy guitars, and vulnerable strings.
We are thrilled to announce that the immensely talented LAKSHMI will be performing at the Grand Opening of the Poetry International Festival at Theater Zuidplein! Known for her unique blend of whisper-soft melodies, gritty electronics, scratchy guitars, and vulnerable strings, LAKSHMI's Pop Noir style promises an unforgettable experience. Don't miss the chance to witness this extraordinary artist as she brings her mesmerizing music to life on stage. Join us for an evening of captivating performances and poetic artistry.
LAKSHMI is an artist, songwriter and theatremaker. She made her debut in 2017 with the self-titled debut album, followed a year later by the album 'Siren'. In 2021, she broke through to the general public through her participation in the TV show Wie Is De Mol? She released her single 'Empty', including a video clip in which top designer Ronald van der Kemp collaborated, among others. The song was also used for the CBS series 'Charmed'.
LAKSHMI is currently working on her third album, with what she calls Pop Noir, which will be produced by Rob Peters (Typhoon/Bløf) and LudoWic (Wende/Sevdaliza).
Opening night - Poetry to the Power of Two
Practical information:
Thursday 6th of June 2024
Zuidplein Theatre
Gooilandsingel 95
3083 DP Rotterdam
19:30 walk-in
20:15 doors open
20:30 start of programme
21:30 end of programme
21:45 drinks!
Language and duration:
Language: English
Duration: 1 hour
Price:
Normal ticket: 15 euros including service fees
Discounts available for Rotterdampas, CJP and students
Important information:
Please come on time, the doors close at 20:30. After this, it will not be possible to enter the venue.
Practical info
For questions about ticket sales and festival programming, please get in touch with: kaartverkoop@poetry.nl
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Visit the festival
Upon arrival at LantarenVenster, you will receive a wristband that gives access to halls 1, 5, and 6 of LantarenVenster upon presentation of your festival ticket at the festival desk. All programs and rooms are free to walk in and out, but full = full applies. So be on time for a program starts to secure a place.The programming in the foyer of LantarenVenster is freely accessible and can also be visited without a festival ticket.
Prices, discounts and service costs
Opening program: €15.00
Day tickets Friday/Sunday: €22.50. Day ticket Saturday: €29.50.
Passe-partouts: €65 (Friday to Sunday)
Up until a maximum of 50% discount for holders of RotterdamPas, CJP pass and Students. Prices exclude €2.50,- service costs per ticket.
Ticket sales
Day tickets and passe-partouts for the festival on 6, 7, 8 and 9 June 2024 can be purchased online. With a day ticket/passe-partout, you visit all festival programs in LantarenVenster, with the exception of the opening program in Theater Zuidplein on June 6 and the workshops during the weekend. Separate tickets are sold for these. The children’s program ‘Poetry or not?’ on June 9 is free to visit. After your order, you will receive e-ticket(s) in your mailbox. The programming in the foyer of LantarenVenster is freely accessible and can also be visited without a festival ticket. Tickets for the festival can only be purchased via this website and not via the box office of LantarenVenster. Poetry International uses the Stager platform. For questions about tickets, ticket sales and festival programming, please contact: kaartverkoop@poetry.nl
Accessibility
LantarenVenster: Otto Reuchlinweg 996, 3072 MD Rotterdam- Wilhelminapier Verhalenhuis Belvédère: Rechthuislaan 1, 3072 LB Rotterdam-Katendrecht Theater Zuidplein: Gooilandsingel 95, 3083 DP Rotterdam-South Both locations are easily accessible by public transport, car, bicycle, water taxi and on foot. Paid parking is possible on parking lots and garages nearby.
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