KVS Brussels presented Hannibal, an impressive musical theatre production that used the Punic Wars as a metaphor for contemporary tensions and conflicts. The piece, directed by Michael De Cock and Junior Mthombeni, premiered in September and was a co-production with Madam Fortuna, De Munt and other partners.
The performance explored the tensions between old and new cultures in a hyper-diverse Europe, with a visual and musical show that brought together Europe's past, present and future. Artists from Africa and Europe combined modern techniques, such as video projections, with traditional live painting and acoustic instruments.
Madam Fortuna played a key role in the production, with our choir performing alongside the Chœur Cassandra Choir of La Monnaie, conducted by Laurence Renson. Hannibal brought together artists and communities, inviting audiences to reflect on today’s world with one shared heartbeat.
