KABITENI

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Hip hop meets Surinam dance (14+)

Let yourself be transported to Bendekonde, a Surinamese village, where Georgetina, the “kabiteni” (captain) is at the helm. Her singing and stories, with the energetic hip-hop and Surinamese Awasa dance of the four other outspoken performers, form the heartbeat of KABITENI. They take you into the story of the village in a backdrop of visuals shot in the interior of Suriname. The performance is surrounded by eclectic, warm and uplifting compositions inspired by hip-hop, Awasa rhythms and life by the river.

So you imagine yourself a real “Kabiteni” and feel the challenges facing the tough Georgetina. She has to balance between tradition and innovation, between how things used to be and now. In doing so, she guards the future of her community, which once resisted slavery. The performance translates this resistance and strength into today’s vibrant hip-hop culture.

KABITENI energetically brings together an extraordinary history, culture and innovation in a rich mix of spoken word, music, dance and visuals.

Caution: the show contains Dutch spoken spoken word, but if you don’t understand Dutch, you can still fully get the message of the show. An English translation is available at communicatie@lloydscompany.nl

Performance period: November 205 to February 2026

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De Theaterkrant:“Aldus integreert hiphop moeiteloos vormen die in de marrongemeenschap tot bloei zijn gekomen. (…) De voorstelling wordt zelf een rivier van dans die niet aflaat, een stroom die met zijn versnellingen, verandering van richting, getijden, gegolf en gespetter het publiek uitnodigt zich heerlijk te laten meedrijven op de oorspronkelijke moves die deze groep vertoont. (…) Een voorstelling als een cadeau.” 

De Volkskrant:“Terwijl (…) het 50-jarig jubileum van de onafhankelijkheid van Suriname wordt herdacht, draagt Marengo zijn steentje bij door (…) Georgetina’s stem door te geven aan nieuwe generaties hiphoppers.”

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About the makers

KABITENI was created by hip-hop theatre pioneers Lloyd Marengo (choreography) and Marjorie Boston (direction) with assistance from B-Boy Dietrich Pott. In 2022, Marengo won the Golden Swan and Pott the Young Swan. Boston is artistic director of Right About Now.

The charismatic “kabiteni” is portrayed by Angelika Naingie, known for the theatrical performance “Traces of Hair”. The performers have also earned their spurs. For instance, Kevin Thompson previously performed for the National Ballet and ISH, Djinti Sullivan was given the lead role in “Giselle” by the Toneelmakerij Dox, Ciara Hiwat won the BNG Bank prize and Uhr’lice Rosaria received a grant from the Vanden Ende Foundation.

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Credits

Choreography: Lloyd Marengo with the performers Artistic director: Marjorie Boston  Assistent-choreographer: Dietrich Pott  Performers: Angelika Naingie, Kevin Thompson, Djinti Sullivan, Ciara Hiwat and Uhr’lice Rosaria Text spoken word: Angelika NaingieMusicproduction: HAYP Music (Alvin Lewis en Patrick Mijnals) Lightdesin: Jasper Nijholt Scenography: Marjorie Boston & Lloyd Marengo Photo: Kevin Thompson Video: Jasper Spobeck Costume: Meredith Joeroeja

Bookings: info@frontaal.com

KABITENI is made possible by funding of: Gemeente Rotterdam Fonds Podiumkunsten Fonds21 VandenEnde Foundation Volkskracht BNG Cultuurfonds

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