Trying Things Out

Trying Things Out offers a glimpse into two theatre projects that are still in the making. As works-in-progress, these performances are  meant for the attentive and caring eyes of those who wish to discover what is still being researched and developed. A moment where artists can share their works-in-progress and take the time to discuss them informally together.

Que Ta Volonté Soit Faite by Remi Sarmini
Inspired by the Pieta, Que Ta Volonté Soit Faite is a theater piece on loss and resilience, exploring the complex relationship between a mother and a son and playing with languages and (im)possibilities of translation. 

With Samar Kokach, Ilias Largo and Marah Kewifati.
Responsible for production: Ahmed khanfir
Supported by Ettijahat independent culture, Art veda Bruxelles, Théâtre de la Vie. Thanks to DeMarkten. 

Trigger warnings: physical and physiological violence, strong language

BIO: Rémi Sarmini is an actor, director, and educator. He is the founder of the troupe Tajroubeh with Rémi (2011) and the Art Veda Brussels Association (2024). A graduate of the Higher Institute of Dramatic Arts in Damascus (2014), he is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Performing Arts at UCLouvain. His artistic work explores powerful and universal themes such as forbidden love, forced migration, and the consequences of war, combining social engagement with poetic sensitivity.

Samar by Samar Kokach
The story of the simple dream of a Syrian woman – Samar Kokash – to live a normal life as an actress and mother, before her life is transformed by revolution, imprisonment, and exile into a series of setbacks and challenges that deeply impact her relationship with her two daughters and her artistic identity.
With Samar Kokach. Dramaturgy: Omar Aljbaai.
Supported by Arts&Publics. Thanks to DeMarkten. 

BIO: Samar Kokach, an actress who graduated from the Higher Institute of Dramatic Arts in Damascus (Syria) in 1995, has extensive experience in theatre, television, and film. Based in Brussels since 2019, she continues her artistic work as an actress and creator of theatrical productions. Her work focuses on major themes such as motherhood, war, and exile, which she explores through a sensitive approach.