XANUUN

• Date: 13 March
• Time: 20:15 - 21:15
• Location: Korzo theater

Defiance in motion

XANUUN is Somali for pain and an evocative performance about Somali youths who migrated from the Netherlands to the United Kingdom. The five talented dancers of X_YUSUF_BOSS bring their stories to life. We see them searching for safety and a new future, only to be confronted with exclusion and violence instead.

On stage, we are drawn into their struggle — one fought deep within, yet made visible and tangible through their striking, expressive movements. The raw beats of grime and trap – the musical genre of the streets and British resistance culture – immerse us in the harsh reality, while also highlighting their boundless resilience.

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