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Queer violence, activism and pride come together in the play 'Waiting for Marsha'

Queer violence, activism and pride come together in the play 'Waiting for Marsha'

Theater company Raymi Sambo Maakt is producing the play 'Wachten op Marsha', which explores contemporary queer activism and the fight against anti-queer violence. The performance, co-produced with Internationaal Theater Amsterdam, questions the necessity of radical action to combat the declining safety and acceptance of the LGBTQ+ community.

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