About this event
Are we truly aware of the vulnerability of our democracies? Can a democracy still function if we no longer trust one another? In an extensive adaptation of Ilja Leonard Pfeijffer’s monumental novel, Zuidpool presents the story of Alkibiades. Leading actress Sofie Decleir embodies Greece’s most controversial politician, torn between his boundless self-love and the greater good of his people. At the same time, he confronts us with our own blind spots. Are we, the people, capable of knowing what is best for the people? And how strongly do we still value the truth when plausibilities become more desirable? A poignant story in a world where the democratic agreement we have entered into with one another threatens to shatter at any moment. A glimpse into a system that has reached its limits, but for which no better alternative seems to exist.• Koen van Kaam and Jorgen Cassier have formed the artistic core of Zuidpool since 2005. Their work is praised for its monumental minimalism and its innovative, radical approach to text, language and musicality. Sofie Decleir has performed in numerous Zuidpool productions and can also be seen in films and series. Mona Lahousse graduated from the Royal Conservatory of Antwerp in 2024. Ilja Leonard Pfeijffer is a classicist, poet and author of contemporary classics such as La Superba and Grand Hotel Europa.