Forget to Remember 2025
Who do we remember? And who do we forget?
Forget to Remember brings to life underexposed stories from the history of colonialism and enslavement, told from the perspective of women of color. Through a combination of music, dance, spoken word and performance, past and present come together on a journey through time and space.
Together with Shishani & Sisterhood and DOX, Sites of Memory works to highlight the voices of women role models from history. Their stories, often ignored in the writing of history, are given the space they deserve in Forget to Remember.
The performance is an immersive experience that brings the audience to a world of rhythms, movement, and powerful stories. Through the eyes of contemporary female and non-binary artists, the legacy of colonial histories is re-examined and connected to our current times.
With a collective of talented creators, a layered, artistic creation is brought to life that not only confronts, but also connects and inspires.
Don't miss this unique opportunity to collectively remember stories that should not be forgotten!
Haarlem
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Fri 4 July
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19:30 (premiere)
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Sat 5 July
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13:30 (after-talk)
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16:00 (after-talk)
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Sun 6 July
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16:00 (after-talk)
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19:30 (after-talk)
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Utrecht
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Sat 4 October
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13:00
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15:30 (première)
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Sun 5 October
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13:00
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15:30
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Soon there will be a ticket link
Groningen
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Tue 11 November
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20:30
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Wed 12 November
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20:30
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21:30 Closing ritual: Conversation with the Past for the Future.
Link for ticketing will follow
Credits
Concept: Shishani, Katy Streek, Jennifer Tosch, Tieka Masfar
Research: Jennifer Tosch, Mapping Slavery Netherlands
Musical Direction: Shishani
Choreography: Jomecia Oosterwolde
Artistic Coordination: Gina-Alina Patilea
Direction: Jennifer van der Schaaf
Vocalist, Musician, Storyteller: Shishani
Storyteller: Tieka Masfar
Dancer, Pencak Silat: Asih Nije-Sungkono
Choreographer, Dancer, Storyteller: Jomecia Oosterwolde
Storyteller, Musician, Dancer: Wulan Dumatubun
DOX dancers: Julia van der Wouden, Veerle Brethouwer
Costume Design: Alejita
Scenography and Symbol Design: Judith Westerveld
Production Manager: Nehry Eyndhoven
Technical Coordination: Boaz van den Ban
Marketing and Communication: Hahae Son
Photography: Rien de Jager
Videography and Photography: Bowie Verschuuren
Graphic Design: Wouter Stroet
This performance is a collaboration between Sites of Memory, Shishani & Sisterhood, and DOX.
Partners: Amsterdam Museum, Theater Bellevue, Nowhere, H’ART Museum
Forget to Remember (Amsterdam) was made possible with financial support from Fonds Podiumkunsten, Province of North Holland, VSBfonds, and Amsterdam Fonds voor de Kunst.
The performance features Dutch, English, Bahasa Indonesia, Tagalog, Oshiwambo, and Sranan Tongo.
About Shishani & Sisterhood
In 2021, multi-award-winning singer-songwriter Shishani founded the collective Sisterhood. Through music, dance and storytelling, this unique group of performers puts the voices of women and queer individuals at the center of their work. Their focus is on creating a space where unheard stories, memories and the legacy of the colonial past are transformed into new, shared narratives.
