Name: World Weave Festival
Start: 2026-04-04T11:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-04-04T22:00:00+02:00
Location: Theater De Wilde Wereld

This one-day festival consists of three parts: Workshop physical theatre (11.00-13.00), Afternoon program (15.00-17.00), and Evening program (19.30-21.30). For each part, you can order a separate ticket. Participants who order both afternoon and evening tickets get one free drink. Please arrive at least 15 min before each program part starts. If your desired ticket type is sold out, please check it again one day later. We will keep the available tickets updated.
World Weave is a Multicultural & Multidisciplinary Festival of performance art, aiming to bring together artists from diverse disciplines and cultural backgrounds to create collaboratively, exchange knowledge, and share their work with the public. Click for more info
Central to the project is an experimental creative process in which different artistic disciplines and cultural perspectives are interwoven. Through the intersection of dance, music, theatre, and visual arts, we aim to develop new forms of artistic expression, stimulate innovative collaborations, and actively involve the public in the development of innovative art practices.
The main program on the 4th of April is in two blocks: in the afternoon and in the evening. Diverse performances are presented in the main program. Additionally, there is a physical theatre workshop in the morning.
Afternoon program (15.00-17.00, doors open at 14.30):
- Concert of SweetPotato (Chinese music, with traditional instuments Guqin, Guzheng, Xiao and vocal)
- Break
- Multidisciplinary dance improvisation with live music (Speelruimte and SweetPotato)
- Dance-theatre performance by Leah Jacob and Dipa
- Discussion on multicultuale and multidisciplinary performance art (interactive)
- Movement practice of the audience and dancers of Speelruimte
Dinner break (17.00-19.30): there will be snacks and drinks available.There is also enough time to have dinner in town.
Evening program (19.30-21.30, doors open at 19.00):
- Magic Show by Zippo Guo
- Piano solo by Yuqi Han
- Break
- Guqin solo (Chinese string instrument) by Leyun of SweetPotato
- Improvisation dance theatre with musical collaboration between different cultures (Speelruimte and SweetPotato).
The artists will not only perform, but also share their creative process, their journey of exploration through a short talk, and have some discussions with the public.
Interactive preparation before the Festival: We invite you to contribute words, phrases, sentences, experiences and thoughts regarding multicultural, multidisciplinary creative process. You are welcome to drop a message or leave a comment on the instagram page @worldweave2026, or email to [email protected], before 28 March.
To inspire you, here are a few questions:
What does multicultural collaboration mean to you?
Have you experienced a moment where different disciplines came together to create something new? Also in daily life?
What words or images come to mind when you think of “creative exchange”?
What have you learned from working with people from different backgrounds?
What challenges — and surprises — have you encountered in such a process?
Workshop physical theatre (11.00-13.00, doors open 10.45):
Led by magician and theatre artist Zippo Guo. Through movement, theatre games, and group improvisation, participants step out of daily routines and reconnect with their bodies. When people move together, something meaningful naturally emerges. It’s not about technique, but about slowing down, listening, and sharing space. Both experienced participants and beginners are welcome to explore in a safe and playful environment. The workshop is suitable for 10 - 65 years old. Children should join with their parent, and can use the student discount code.
Location: De Wilde Wereld, Burgtstraat