What is this?

We are hosting a storytelling event at Pakhuis de Zwijger on the evening of 26 August 2026 on the theme When Idealism Meets Reality. 

This performance will be co-created in a series of peer-to-peer mini story workshops together 19:00 - 21:00 Wednesday evenings at Pakhuis de Zwijger on 29 July, 5 August, 12 August and 19 August.

Is this for you?

We're seeking collaborators who are:

• Experienced in crafting and performing a short story (or have equivalent experience and are motivated to self-guide some quick learning) 

• Willing and able to peform at Pakhuis de Zwijger on 26 August at an event that evening

• Interested in and available for group meetings on Wednesday evenings 19:00 - 21:00 on 29 July, 5 August, 12 August and 19 August at Pakhuis de Zwijger. These are mini peer-peer story workshops where we work on our story together, learn from each other, and prepare for an impactful performance event.

• Sparked by the idea of crafting a story connected to the theme When Idealism Meets Reality. Just like Rodin's 'The Thinker', we want to explore the tension between the values we believe in and the lives we actually lead. It is one thing to commit to big ideas like democracy, resilient communities, equitable development, and sustainability, and it is another to navigate them in the messy, imperfect reality of everyday life. Through personal stories, we want to bring these ideals down to earth, revealing what they look like in practice. 

Register Your Interest by 19 July 2026

Please fill in the form below. Questions? Mail us at larissa.vanes@gmail.com