FORGET TO REMEMBER
2025
Who do we remember? And who do we forget?
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Forget to Remember brings to life overlooked stories from the colonial and slavery past, told from the perspective of women of colour. In a powerful blend of music, dance, spoken word, and performance, this production takes you on a journey through time and space, where past and present converge.
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Together with Shishani & Sisterhood and DOX, Sites of Memory works to amplify the voices of female role models from history. Their stories, are often ignored in traditional historical narratives are given the space they deserve in Forget to Remember.
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This performance is an immersive experience, plunging the audience into a world of rhythm, movement, and compelling storytelling. Through the eyes of contemporary female and non-binary artists, the legacy of colonial histories is re-examined and connected to our present day.
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With a collective of talented creators, a rich and layered artistic spectacle emerges one that not only confronts, but also connects and inspires.
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Don’t miss this unique performance. Be carried away by stories that must not be forgotten!
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Upcoming Performances in 2025:
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Utrecht, Centraal Museum, Agnietenstraat 1 (Sat, October 4 – Sun, October 5)
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Groningen, Martinikerk, Martinikerkhof 3 (Tue,11 November - wed, 12 November)
Past Performances in 2025:
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Amsterdam, Amsterdam Museum at the Amstel, Amstel 51 (Fri, May 30 – Sun, June 1)
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Haarlem, Frans Hals Museum, Groot Heiligland 62 (vr 4 July - 6 July)
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Credit: Rien de Jager
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Credits
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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
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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.
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The performance features Dutch, English, Bahasa Indonesia, Tagalog, Oshiwambo, and Sranan Tongo.
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