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Werken en dagen

Toneelhuis, FC Bergman

In 700 BC, the Greek poet Hesiodos wrote down a series of suggestions about the art of agriculture for his brother. This letter, titled ‘Works and Days’ (Werken en dagen), became a Farmer’s Almanac in verse form that combines agricultural advice with a guide to life in general.
FC Bergman is adopting Hesiodos’ title for its own reflection on living on (and with) the land. A life lived according to the rhythm of the seasons, the laws of the earth and the customs of the community that cultivates it. A new age, however, with new possibilities and desires, is making its way in this fragile marriage between humans and the earth.

Whereas FC Bergman’s production The Sheep Song (2021) was a paean to the freedom of the individual and the manipulability of life, Werken en dagen is a veritable ode to the unstoppable power of the group and the boundless power of nature. Although in a way it also – and inevitably – becomes an elegy. 

With Werken en dagen, FC Bergman once again pushes back frontiers. Their superb swansong for collective farming is already the ecological wake-up call of the season. (...) You see the paintings of Bruegel and Permeke, of Claus and Millet, but especially of FC Bergman. As such, Werken en dagen is a classic example of imaginative representation.

"With Werken en dagen , theatre company FC Bergman reflects on the loss of the farming way of life and the need for connection. The wordless performance brims with clever theatrical images that also often hurt. (...) FC Bergman dishes up artfully constructed painterly scenes, but their intent is far from casual. With every scene, you ponder its meaning."

Koen Van Boxem in De Tijd , 27 September 2024

"FC Bergman once again provides spectacle with exciting images about the relation between people and farming (...) The seasons follow one another, and the rites of passage of human beings also come into focus. Birth, growing up, living together, death. All of this is inventively portrayed, with references to iconic paintings and sculptures.… The images are often pregnant with meaning, technically surprising and ingenious."

"Over the years, FC Bergman has perfected the art of representation. Visuals, lighting and music are employed with breathtaking effectiveness (and the requisite humour) (...) Werken en dagen is a magnificently designed warning about the loss of community."

Evelyne Coussens in De Morgen , 30 September 2024

"I’m mesmerised, there are so many dimensions to this community and I’m engaged every time we go deeper into their workings. They do horrible and beautiful acts with equal measure, they’re focused and determined because of an implicit awareness of something greater than themselves."

Ugnė Jurelevičiūtė in Etcetera , 7 October 2024

direction, scenario, scenography

  • Stef Aerts
  • Joé Agemans
  • Thomas Verstraeten
  • Marie Vinck

performers

  • Stef Aerts
  • Joé Agemans
  • Maryam Sserwamukoko
  • Thomas Verstraeten/Yorrith De Bakker
  • Marie Vinck/Gudrun Ghesquiere
  • Fumiyo Ikeda/Sigrid Vinks
  • Geert Goossens/Paul Schrijvers
  • Roos Janssens/Susan De Ceuster/Bonnie Elias

musical composition and live performance

  • Joachim Badenhorst
  • Sean Carpio

costume design

  • An D'Huys

light design

  • Stef Aerts
  • Joé Agemans
  • Ken Hioco

production

  • Toneelhuis
  • FC Bergman

coproduction

  • Piccolo Teatro di Milano - Teatro d'Europa
  • Les Théâtres de la Ville de Luxembourg

with the support of

  • de Tax Shelter maatregel v/d Belgische federale overheid via Gallop Tax Shelter

All data

  1. Wednesday 30 October 2024 — 10h00 — CC De Werf, Aalst
  2. Thursday 31 October 2024 — CC De Werf, Aalst
  3. Thursday 31 October 2024 — 20h00 — CC De Werf, Aalst
  4. Monday 4 November 2024 — 20h00 — De Grote Post, Oostende
  5. Tuesday 5 November 2024 — 20h00 — De Grote Post, Oostende
  6. Thursday 7 November 2024 — 10h00 — C-mine/Grote zaal, Genk
  7. Friday 8 November 2024 — 20h15 — C-mine/Grote zaal, Genk
  8. Wednesday 8 January 2025 — 10h00 — Warande/Schouwburg, Turnhout
  9. Thursday 9 January 2025 — 20h15 — Warande/Schouwburg, Turnhout
  10. Friday 10 January 2025 — 20h15 — Warande/Schouwburg, Turnhout
  11. Thursday 16 January 2025 — Thalia Theater, Hamburg
  12. Friday 17 January 2025 — 10h00 — Thalia Theater, Hamburg
  13. Saturday 18 January 2025 — 20h00 — Thalia Theater, Hamburg
  14. Sunday 19 January 2025 — 20h00 — Thalia Theater, Hamburg
  15. Monday 20 January 2025 — 10h00 — Thalia Theater, Hamburg
  16. Thursday 23 January 2025 — 10h00 — CC De Factorij, Zaventem
  17. Friday 24 January 2025 — 20h00 — CC De Factorij, Zaventem
  18. Saturday 25 January 2025 — 20h00 — CC De Factorij, Zaventem
  19. Tuesday 28 January 2025 — 10h00 — Les Théâtres de la Ville de Luxembourg, Luxemburg
  20. Wednesday 29 January 2025 — 20h00 — Les Théâtres de la Ville de Luxembourg, Luxemburg
  21. Thursday 30 January 2025 — 20h00 — Les Théâtres de la Ville de Luxembourg, Luxemburg
  22. Wednesday 12 February 2025 — 9h00 — Teatro Central, Sevilla
  23. Thursday 13 February 2025 — 9h00 — Teatro Central, Sevilla
  24. Friday 14 February 2025 — 20h30 — Teatro Central, Sevilla
  25. Saturday 15 February 2025 — 20h30 — Teatro Central, Sevilla
  26. Sunday 16 February 2025 — 9h00 — Teatro Central, Sevilla
  27. Monday 26 May 2025 — 10h00 — Piccolo Teatro di Milano – Teatro d’Europa / Teatro Strehler, Milaan
  28. Tuesday 27 May 2025 — 10h00 — Piccolo Teatro di Milano – Teatro d’Europa / Teatro Strehler, Milaan
  29. Wednesday 28 May 2025 — 20h30 — Piccolo Teatro di Milano – Teatro d’Europa / Teatro Strehler, Milaan
  30. Thursday 29 May 2025 — 19h30 — Piccolo Teatro di Milano – Teatro d’Europa / Teatro Strehler, Milaan
  31. Friday 30 May 2025 — 20h30 — Piccolo Teatro di Milano – Teatro d’Europa / Teatro Strehler, Milaan
  32. Saturday 31 May 2025 — 9h00 — Teatro Stabile / Fonderie Limone, Torino
  33. Sunday 1 June 2025 — 10h00 — Teatro Stabile / Fonderie Limone, Torino
  34. Monday 2 June 2025 — 9h00 — Teatro Stabile / Fonderie Limone, Torino
  35. Tuesday 3 June 2025 — 20h00 — Teatro Stabile / Fonderie Limone, Torino
  36. Wednesday 4 June 2025 — 20h00 — Teatro Stabile / Fonderie Limone, Torino
  37. Thursday 5 June 2025 — 9h00 — Teatro Stabile / Fonderie Limone, Torino
  38. Thursday 7 August 2025 — 9h00 — The Lyceum, Edinburgh
  39. Friday 8 August 2025 — 9h00 — The Lyceum, Edinburgh
  40. Saturday 9 August 2025 — 9h00 — The Lyceum, Edinburgh
  41. Sunday 10 August 2025 — 9h00 — The Lyceum, Edinburgh
  42. Monday 11 August 2025 — 9h00 — The Lyceum, Edinburgh
  1. Wednesday 17 April 2024 — 14h00 — Bourlazolder, Antwerpen
  2. Monday 10 June 2024 — 9h00 — Les Théâtres de la Ville de Luxembourg, Luxemburg
  3. Tuesday 11 June 2024 — 9h00 — Les Théâtres de la Ville de Luxembourg, Luxemburg
  4. Wednesday 12 June 2024 — 9h00 — Les Théâtres de la Ville de Luxembourg, Luxemburg
  5. Thursday 20 June 2024 — 10h00 — Bourlaschouwburg, Antwerpen
  6. Cancelled: Friday 28 June 2024 — Kambala, Kambalastraat 1, Antwerpen
  7. Saturday 29 June 2024 — Kambala, Kambalastraat 1, Antwerpen
  8. Sunday 30 June 2024 — Kambala, Kambalastraat 1, Antwerpen
  9. Monday 1 July 2024 — 9h00 — Kambala, Kambalastraat 1, Antwerpen
  10. Tuesday 2 July 2024 — 9h00 — Kambala, Kambalastraat 1, Antwerpen
  11. Wednesday 3 July 2024 — 9h00 — Kambala, Kambalastraat 1, Antwerpen
  12. Thursday 4 July 2024 — 9h00 — Kambala, Kambalastraat 1, Antwerpen
  13. Friday 5 July 2024 — 9h00 — Kambala, Kambalastraat 1, Antwerpen
  14. Saturday 6 July 2024 — 9h00 — Kambala, Kambalastraat 1, Antwerpen
  15. Sunday 7 July 2024 — 9h00 — Kambala, Kambalastraat 1, Antwerpen
  16. Monday 8 July 2024 — 9h00 — Kambala, Kambalastraat 1, Antwerpen
  17. Tuesday 9 July 2024 — 9h00 — Kambala, Kambalastraat 1, Antwerpen
  18. Wednesday 10 July 2024 — 9h00 — Kambala, Kambalastraat 1, Antwerpen
  19. Thursday 11 July 2024 — 9h00 — Kambala, Kambalastraat 1, Antwerpen
  20. Friday 12 July 2024 — 9h00 — Kambala, Kambalastraat 1, Antwerpen
  21. Saturday 13 July 2024 — 9h00 — Kambala, Kambalastraat 1, Antwerpen
  22. Sunday 14 July 2024 — 9h00 — Kambala, Kambalastraat 1, Antwerpen
  23. Monday 15 July 2024 — 9h00 — Kambala, Kambalastraat 1, Antwerpen
  24. Tuesday 16 July 2024 — 9h00 — Kambala, Kambalastraat 1, Antwerpen
  25. Wednesday 17 July 2024 — 9h00 — Kambala, Kambalastraat 1, Antwerpen
  26. Thursday 18 July 2024 — 9h00 — Kambala, Kambalastraat 1, Antwerpen
  27. Friday 19 July 2024 — 9h00 — Kambala, Kambalastraat 1, Antwerpen
  28. Saturday 20 July 2024 — 9h00 — Kambala, Kambalastraat 1, Antwerpen
  29. Sunday 21 July 2024 — 9h00 — Kambala, Kambalastraat 1, Antwerpen
  30. Monday 22 July 2024 — 9h00 — Kambala, Kambalastraat 1, Antwerpen
  31. Tuesday 23 July 2024 — 9h00 — Kambala, Kambalastraat 1, Antwerpen
  32. Wednesday 24 July 2024 — 9h00 — Kambala, Kambalastraat 1, Antwerpen
  33. Thursday 25 July 2024 — 9h00 — Kambala, Kambalastraat 1, Antwerpen
  34. Friday 26 July 2024 — 9h00 — Kambala, Kambalastraat 1, Antwerpen
  35. Saturday 27 July 2024 — 9h00 — Kambala, Kambalastraat 1, Antwerpen
  36. Monday 29 July 2024 — 9h00 — Kambala, Kambalastraat 1, Antwerpen
  37. Tuesday 30 July 2024 — 9h00 — Kambala, Kambalastraat 1, Antwerpen
  38. Wednesday 31 July 2024 — 9h00 — Kambala, Kambalastraat 1, Antwerpen
  39. Thursday 1 August 2024 — 9h00 — Kambala, Kambalastraat 1, Antwerpen
  40. Friday 2 August 2024 — 9h00 — Kambala, Kambalastraat 1, Antwerpen
  41. Monday 5 August 2024 — 9h00 — Kambala, Kambalastraat 1, Antwerpen
  42. Tuesday 6 August 2024 — 9h00 — Kambala, Kambalastraat 1, Antwerpen
  43. Wednesday 7 August 2024 — 9h00 — Kambala, Kambalastraat 1, Antwerpen
  44. Thursday 8 August 2024 — 9h00 — Kambala, Kambalastraat 1, Antwerpen
  45. Friday 9 August 2024 — 9h00 — Kambala, Kambalastraat 1, Antwerpen
  46. Monday 12 August 2024 — 9h00 — Kambala, Kambalastraat 1, Antwerpen
  47. Tuesday 13 August 2024 — 9h00 — Kambala, Kambalastraat 1, Antwerpen
  48. Wednesday 14 August 2024 — 9h00 — Kambala, Kambalastraat 1, Antwerpen
  49. Thursday 15 August 2024 — 9h00 — Kambala, Kambalastraat 1, Antwerpen
  50. Friday 16 August 2024 — 9h00 — Kambala, Kambalastraat 1, Antwerpen
  51. Monday 19 August 2024 — 9h00 — Kambala, Kambalastraat 1, Antwerpen
  52. Tuesday 20 August 2024 — 9h00 — Kambala, Kambalastraat 1, Antwerpen
  53. Wednesday 21 August 2024 — 9h00 — Kambala, Kambalastraat 1, Antwerpen
  54. Thursday 22 August 2024 — 9h00 — Kambala, Kambalastraat 1, Antwerpen
  55. Friday 23 August 2024 — 9h00 — Kambala, Kambalastraat 1, Antwerpen
  56. Monday 26 August 2024 — 9h00 — Kambala, Kambalastraat 1, Antwerpen
  57. Tuesday 27 August 2024 — 9h00 — Kambala, Kambalastraat 1, Antwerpen
  58. Wednesday 28 August 2024 — 9h00 — Kambala, Kambalastraat 1, Antwerpen
  59. Wednesday 28 August 2024 — 10h00 — Zolder 64, Antwerpen
  60. Thursday 29 August 2024 — 9h00 — Kambala, Kambalastraat 1, Antwerpen
  61. Thursday 29 August 2024 — 10h00 — Bourlaschouwburg, Antwerpen
  62. Friday 30 August 2024 — 9h00 — Kambala, Kambalastraat 1, Antwerpen
  63. Friday 30 August 2024 — 10h00 — Bourlaschouwburg, Antwerpen
  64. Monday 2 September 2024 — 9h00 — Bourlaschouwburg, Antwerpen
  65. Monday 2 September 2024 — 9h00 — Kambala, Kambalastraat 1, Antwerpen
  66. Tuesday 3 September 2024 — 9h00 — Kambala, Kambalastraat 1, Antwerpen
  67. Tuesday 3 September 2024 — 9h00 — Bourlaschouwburg, Antwerpen
  68. Tuesday 3 September 2024 — 16h00 — Bourlaschouwburg, Antwerpen
  69. Wednesday 4 September 2024 — 10h00 — Bourlaschouwburg, Antwerpen
  70. Thursday 5 September 2024 — 10h00 — Bourlaschouwburg, Antwerpen
  71. Friday 6 September 2024 — 10h00 — Bourlaschouwburg, Antwerpen
  72. Monday 9 September 2024 — 10h00 — Bourlaschouwburg, Antwerpen
  73. Wednesday 11 September 2024 — 10h00 — Bourlaschouwburg, Antwerpen
  74. Thursday 12 September 2024 — 10h00 — Bourlaschouwburg, Antwerpen
  75. Friday 13 September 2024 — 10h00 — Bourlaschouwburg, Antwerpen
  76. Monday 16 September 2024 — 10h00 — Bourlaschouwburg, Antwerpen
  77. Tuesday 17 September 2024 — 10h00 — Bourlaschouwburg, Antwerpen
  78. Wednesday 18 September 2024 — 10h00 — Bourlaschouwburg, Antwerpen
  79. Thursday 19 September 2024 — 10h00 — Bourlaschouwburg, Antwerpen
  80. Friday 20 September 2024 — 10h00 — Bourlaschouwburg, Antwerpen
  81. Saturday 21 September 2024 — 10h00 — Bourlaschouwburg, Antwerpen
  82. Monday 23 September 2024 — 10h00 — Bourlaschouwburg, Antwerpen
  83. Tuesday 24 September 2024 — 10h00 — Bourlaschouwburg, Antwerpen
  84. Wednesday 25 September 2024 — 10h00 — Bourlaschouwburg, Antwerpen
  85. Wednesday 25 September 2024 — 20h00 — Bourlaschouwburg, Antwerpen
  86. Thursday 26 September 2024 — 20h00 — Bourlaschouwburg, Antwerpen
  87. Saturday 28 September 2024 — 20h00 — Bourlaschouwburg, Antwerpen
  88. Saturday 28 September 2024 — 22h00 — Bourlaschouwburg, Antwerpen
  89. Sunday 29 September 2024 — 15h00 — Bourlaschouwburg, Antwerpen
  90. Sunday 29 September 2024 — 15h00 — Bourlaschouwburg, Antwerpen
  91. Tuesday 1 October 2024 — 19h15 — Bourlaschouwburg, Antwerpen
  92. Tuesday 1 October 2024 — 20h00 — Bourlaschouwburg, Antwerpen
  93. Wednesday 2 October 2024 — 19h15 — Bourlaschouwburg, Antwerpen
  94. Wednesday 2 October 2024 — 20h00 — Bourlaschouwburg, Antwerpen
  95. Thursday 3 October 2024 — 19h15 — Bourlaschouwburg, Antwerpen
  96. Thursday 3 October 2024 — 20h00 — Bourlaschouwburg, Antwerpen
  97. Thursday 3 October 2024 — 20h00 — Bourlaschouwburg, Antwerpen
  98. Friday 4 October 2024 — 19h15 — Bourlaschouwburg, Antwerpen
  99. Friday 4 October 2024 — 20h00 — Bourlaschouwburg, Antwerpen
  100. Saturday 5 October 2024 — 20h00 — Bourlaschouwburg, Antwerpen
  101. Tuesday 8 October 2024 — 19h15 — Bourlaschouwburg, Antwerpen
  102. Tuesday 8 October 2024 — 20h00 — Bourlaschouwburg, Antwerpen
  103. Wednesday 9 October 2024 — 19h15 — Bourlaschouwburg, Antwerpen
  104. Wednesday 9 October 2024 — 20h00 — Bourlaschouwburg, Antwerpen
  105. Thursday 10 October 2024 — 19h15 — Bourlaschouwburg, Antwerpen
  106. Thursday 10 October 2024 — 20h00 — Bourlaschouwburg, Antwerpen
  107. Friday 11 October 2024 — 19h15 — Bourlaschouwburg, Antwerpen
  108. Friday 11 October 2024 — 20h00 — Bourlaschouwburg, Antwerpen
  109. Friday 11 October 2024 — 20h00 — Bourlaschouwburg, Antwerpen
  110. Saturday 12 October 2024 — 20h00 — Bourlaschouwburg, Antwerpen
  111. Monday 14 October 2024 — 10h00 — NTGent/Schouwburg, Gent
  112. Tuesday 15 October 2024 — 20h00 — NTGent/Schouwburg, Gent
  113. Wednesday 16 October 2024 — 20h00 — NTGent/Schouwburg, Gent
  114. Friday 18 October 2024 — 10h00 — CC De Spil, Roeselare
  115. Saturday 19 October 2024 — CC De Spil, Roeselare
  116. Saturday 19 October 2024 — 20h00 — CC De Spil, Roeselare
  117. Monday 21 October 2024 — 9h00 — 30CC/Schouwburg, Leuven
  118. Tuesday 22 October 2024 — 20h00 — 30CC/Schouwburg, Leuven
  119. Wednesday 23 October 2024 — 11h00 — VIP Loge, Antwerpen
  120. Wednesday 23 October 2024 — 11h00 — Radio Studio, Antwerpen
  121. Wednesday 23 October 2024 — 20h00 — 30CC/Schouwburg, Leuven
  122. Friday 25 October 2024 — 9h00 — Grote zaal ITA, Amsterdam
  123. Saturday 26 October 2024 — 19h30 — Grote zaal ITA, Amsterdam
  124. Sunday 27 October 2024 — 15h00 — Grote zaal ITA, Amsterdam

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