Name: We Never Learned to Swim
Start: 2026-05-06T20:00:00
Location: Arts Centre VIERNULVIER - Ghent (BE)

Step into a world where storytelling transcends traditional bounds, as LOD muziektheater presents a series of intriguing performances. From a musical interpretation of J.M. Coetzee's 'Foe' to the inventive 'Worldwide International Global Idiodrama,' each production invites audiences to engage with themes of identity, technology, and personal journey. With performances spread across Belgium and the Netherlands, these events feature a dynamic roster of artists pushing creative frontiers, making for a memorable theatrical experience.

Exploring Human Narratives: From Musical Theatre to Dramatic Realms

Dive into an eclectic mix of artistic expressions with LOD muziektheater's lineup featuring five distinct performances. From the soulful 'Nenia' to the tech-inspired 'Opus Apparatus', each event brings a unique narrative, blending various genres and cultural themes. Seasoned artists such as Caroline Peeters and newcomers like Nabou Claerhout take the stage, captivating audiences across Belgium and the Netherlands. Whether it's a dramatic exploration of technology or a poignant musical narrative, these performances promise to engage and inspire.

Exploring Artistic Themes: From Tech Drama to Musical Journeys

Anu Junnonen

François Vaiana

Vanessa Matthys

Fien Desmet

Jonas Cole

Leander Moens

Cherish Menzo

Brussels Vocal Project

LOD muziektheater

In We Never Learned to Swim , the debut musical theater performance by jazz trombonist and composer Nabou Claerhout , we follow the story of Sydney, played by Fade S. After the loss of a dear friend, Sydney ends up in a dark spiral. His search for meaning and recovery forms the common thread of this intense musical narrative. What does it mean to be left behind? And how do you find a way back when the world loses all color? Can you really die if you've never seen the sea? 

We Never Learned to Swim

deSingel - Antwerp (BE)

Arts Centre VIERNULVIER - Ghent (BE)

Josse Jnr. is the first collaboration between Ahilan Ratnamohan, Josse De Pauw & Etuwe Bright Junior. The result is a performance about the complexity of language, migration and soccer. A personal story of a former soccer player who found his way into theater.

We Never Learned to Swim

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