The virtuoso British cellist Jacqueline du Pré, nicknamed Smiley, travels around the world. But at the age of 28, she is diagnosed with MS and can never play the cello again. Her condition deteriorates mercilessly, ultimately causing her death.
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When actress and theatre-maker Lien Wildemeersch first heard a recording of Jacqueline du Pré some 14 years ago, she was overwhelmed. When she began to delve into the life and work of 'Jackie', her fascination only increased. She recognised herself in many facets of Jackie's identity and began navigating through life with Jackie as her compass.
"Lien and Jackie, a search for what connects us as human beings and what we can bear in the sometimes hideous unpredictability of life. "
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Idea & performance - Lien Wildemeersch
Dramaturgy - Daan Borloo
Coach - Renée Goethijn
Movement coach - Bérengère Bodin
Costume & Sceno - Jana Roos
Light & sound - Rik Teunis
Cooperation dramaturgy - Alain Platel
Theater Malpertuis in collaboration with NTGent
Photographer - Fred Debrock
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