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Henna Night Reimagined: Unveiling the Spectrum of Self

Concept / Text / Direction: Can Bora

Co-author: Basak Layic

Performers: Can Bora, Berat Bebek

Video: Can Bora, Batuhan Keskiner

Sound Design: Rens Blonk

Light Design: Can Bora, Elios Troullakis

Movement Design: Ufuk Senel

Costume Design: Thommy Kraft, Gizem Dogu

Accessories and Chest Hope Design: Gizem Dogu

Technical Assistance: Elio Troullakis

Final direction & Dramaturgy: Ipek Sur

What if tradition could tell a new story? Henna Night Reimagined transforms the traditional Turkish Henna Night into an inclusive performance. Once a ritual focused on the bride-to-be, it now becomes a celebration for everyone—of love, care, and community beyond the limits.

 

Through visual composition, modern storytelling, and audience participation, this performance challenges old norms and embraces diversity. It's a bold, creative reimagining of an ancient ritual, opening space for queer identities and exploring how we connect with each other and the world.

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At its heart, Henna Night Reimagined weaves together one of humanity’s most pressing truths: reciprocal care, and it seeks to reconnect by ending division and moving beyond dualities.

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Henna Night Reimagined was part of the RRReuring Festival in 2024 at Podium Mozaiek, followed by three residencies at Podium Mozaiek, ReDeMore (PT), and CC Amstel.

 

The project is funded by AFK, Amarte Fonds, Het Cultuurfonds, and Voordekunst.

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Side-activities:

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(re)union - biennial performative arts meeting organized by RedeMore (2025)

  • Embodied Rituals: from self to collective - Movement-based research workshop​

  • The Power of rituals, participation and the Somatic Body: Henna Night Reimagined: Performative Lecture

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