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Theater as an in-between space in ‘The Netherlands in Therapy’

Theater as an in-between space in ‘The Netherlands in Therapy’

The theater lecture 'Met Nederland in therapie' aims to address the polarized public debate on asylum migration by exploring the underlying emotions of participants. By engaging with the audience, the creators seek to foster mutual understanding of individual fears to help bridge societal divides.

Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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