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sign up for the 'Safe(r) Spaces' project

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The workshop is organised by De Metaforij, a new non-profit organisation led by experienced educators. We will be meeting on Saturday afternoons in a small group, starting on April 25th, and finishing with a performance in October 2026. The meetings will take place in ‘De Felix’ in Gentbrugge, with an additional long weekend spent together in the countryside in early September.

We will gather for recurring creative sessions and invite you to:

* explore how embodied work can contribute to creating a sense of safety and belonging;

* explore different forms of expression connected to creative movement, theater and voice;

* ask yourself what makes Gent your (new) home, or what doesn't;

* share cultural practices that you took with you from your previous home, or let go of the ones you want to leave behind.

No previous stage experience needed!

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🗓️ Program duration & structure

The program has 3 phases that guide you through a shared journey around the common topic of 'safe(r) spaces':

1. Regular workshops – De Felix (Gentbrugge)

Location: the theater space of De Felix, Driebeekstraat 1, 9050 Gent - right next to the nature park 'Gentbrugse Meersen'

Schedule: Saturdays from 17:00 – 19:00

When: 25 April – October 2026

Note: Summer break in July and August 2026!

2. Long weekend retreat (outside Gent)

A collective retreat immersed in nature, offering time for deeper creative exchange. We will create, cook, and share daily workshops and activities together in a relaxed environment.

When: early September 2026

Location & exact dates: to be announced at a later stage

3. Final site-specific performance

The program culminates in a public, site-specific performance presenting our work developed throughout the process. When: October 2026.

👥 Who can apply

This process is for participants who want to co-create an international community and are curious about theater, movement, voice, improvisation and collaborative performance-making – regardless of professional background or stage experience.

We welcome people of all cultural backgrounds aged 16+ who can commit to regular attendance (at least 80% of the meetings).

The working language of the project is English, with translations to Dutch, French, Polish or Russian possible.

The number of places is limited to 15.

📝 Registration

Applications are processed in the order they are received, with priority given to individuals from outside of Belgium. Just fill in a couple of questions below, click "Submit" at the end and we'll contact you very soon.

The project is free of charge and fully funded by the European Commission's Erasmus+ program.

sign up for the 'Safe(r) Spaces' project

Your name

Your email address

Your phone number

How would you define your ethnical identity?

How long have you been living in/near Gent?

Are you available on most Saturday evenings from April until October?

Is there anything else that you would like to share?