Storytelling Evening with Basak Layic and Sipan Sezgin Tekin

W139 is a presentation and production space for contemporary art. W139 was established in 1979 and provides artists time and space for free explorations in the heart of Amsterdam.

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A double bill event in collaboration with TuzBiber, with performances by Basak Layic and Sipan Sezgin Tekin.

Get ready for this special double bill performance night of theatrical storytelling with Basak Layic and Sipan Sezgin Tekin, in collaboration with Tuzbiber.As part of the full context programme of Remarkable Meetings with Disgusting Men, Basak Layic’s Divine Madness will invite viewers to reflect on the transformative and connecting nature of storytelling as a way of bridging cultural gaps. By infusing comedic situations into serious narratives, we will explore the complex yet universal human condition through the depths of madness and the divine feminine.But that’s not all, theatre maker and actor Sipan Sezgin Tekin will take us through an immersive theatrical experience that will blur the boundaries between fiction and reality. Presented in the format of a language class, the performance YEK/E will provide reflections on political and existential realities by exploring themes such as multilingualism, identity politics, and the embodiment of language. Başak Layic wears multiple hats as a theatermaker, storyteller, artistic director, and community builder. Born and raised in Istanbul, her endeavors continually captivate and unite audiences, highlighting the transformative influence of storytelling in bridging cultural gaps and fostering a profound understanding of humanity. After moving to the Netherlands in 2019, Başak became a household storyteller at Mezrab and later wrote her first play: The Millennial Immigrant, for the Amsterdam Fringe Festival, directed by Mara van Nes. This marked the beginning of a series of creative collaborations between the duo. Since then Basak has had the privilege of taking the stage in various Amsterdam venues as a storyteller. By infusing comedic moments into serious narratives, she strives to address the universal human condition and unite diverse audiences. Sîpan Sezgin Tekin, born in Amed, Kurdistan in 1996 and now based in Turkey and The Netherlands, is a performer, theater maker, and actor. As an artist and nomad, Tekin's exploration of meaning is expressed through a fusion of performance, choreography, sound, and documentary, drawing from an oral tradition of narrative and storytelling. His work provides dynamic reflections on political and existential realities, weaving together mythological and real stories to craft experimental narrative performances, blurring the boundaries between fiction and reality. Tekin examines the political dynamics of language as a power dynamic and delves into identity politics, exploring themes of multilingualism and the embodiment of language in performance for enhanced accessibility and narrative diversity. His artistic inquiry focuses on the embodied communicative and sensory potential of language, aiming to create immersive theatrical and performative experiences. Tickets:Full price — €15Student price — €10