Sadettin K - Kameleon
Ruby Cruden

Kameleon

Sadettin K
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Thu 3 Dec '26 20:30
What does it mean to keep changing color
Thu 3 Dec '26
20:30
  • Thu 3 Dec '26
    20:30
    Location: Natlab - Main Play (Kastanjelaan 500)

Sadettin Kırmızıyüz wanted to create a clown show. After years in which current events kept intruding on his work, he was ready for something lighthearted. No major social issues. No heated debates. Just a show where he could act. Goof around. Laugh. That plan failed almost immediately. Because how do you create a show that’s about nothing at a time when everything is about something?

And then there’s his daughter, too.
She is white.

Because of her, the world sees him differently. In the schoolyard. At the playground. On the street. Doors are opening that he didn’t even know were closed. Not because he has changed, but because the way others check him has changed. His daughter’s whiteness shines upon him af.

But his daughter brings him back down to earth:
"Dad, you're not white—you're brown."

In KAMELEON Sadettin Kırmızıyüz desperately tries not to create a show about identity. But the harder he tries, the more the subject imposes itself. Fortunately, that leads to a lot of confusion. That’s exactly where the fun begins. With humor and insight, Sadettin shows how we all change colors—often without even realizing it. But then, what’s the right color?

Sadettin: “I’m really looking forward to working with Jetse Batelaan; ever since our previous collaboration (when we adapted *Kruistocht in Spijkerbroek*), I’ve secretly always dreamed of creating something new with him. I can’t imagine a better director than Jetse to KAMELEON create an unforgettable, joyful, zany, and moving evening of theater! I can’t wait!”

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Concept, text and performance by Sadettin Kırmızıyüz Text by Vera Morina Play Direction by Jetse Batelaan Dramaturgy by Liet Lenshoek Set Design by Emin Batman Lighting by Gé Wegman Costumes by Leila el Alaoui Music and Sound Design by Kaspar Schellingerhout Technical Direction by Henk Geurds Production by Liamatài Tehnu Events Management: Albert van Andel Marketing: Dieke van der Spek, Leonie Poot Agency: Alles voor de Kunsten Campaign Image: Ruby Cruden Brand Identity: Joost de Haas

 

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