Compagnie La Pendue (FR) La Manékine

Compagnie La Pendue (FR) La Manékine

Fri 16 okt 2026

Dutch premiere
Location: De Samenstroom - Kerkzaal (3)
Price: €27,50

A brilliantly witty and visceral coming-of-age tale of female liberation
Enter the evocative world of La Manékine, a contemporary reimagining of the thousand- year-old tale from the Brothers Grimm, The Girl Without Hands. This production offers an enlightened female initiation, brought to life by a virtuoso puppeteer and musician. As the performer paradoxically lends her own hands to the ‘handless’ heroine, the narrative dances between sharp wit and profound poetry. Compagnie La Pendue, hailing from the renowned Charleville-Mézières school, masterfully explores the eternal quest for the freedom to act and to love. It is a striking, multifaceted drama where ancient folklore resonates with the modern world, inviting you to witness a metamorphosis that is as bloody as it is beautiful. Our Programmer’s tip: To truly appreciate how unique this adaptation is, we recommend that you read the original fairy tale beforehand! That way, you’ll be able to spot hidden details and enjoy the show even more.