With Ehsan Fardjadniya, Souleyman, Joset van de Hoeven, Shadows United, Larrisa Vlieger, Julien Ignacio

Join the Basecamp for the first Rehearsal of Justice out of a serie three participatory gatherings.
May 17th with Ehsan Fardjadniya, Souleyman, Joset van de Hoeven, Shadows United, Larrisa Vlieger, Julien Ignacio

The blindfolded figure of Justice steps forward, not with certainty, but into darkness—where the path is uneven and invisible. Justice here takes a precarious step on a tightrope, stretched between power and vulnerability. Underneath is a dark abyss of erasure and abandonment. The rope sways with every force that seeks to pull Justice down. Each step requires immense balance, focus, and resolve. It is a courageous act: to walk blind into the unknown, to carry the weight of judgment without sight, to confront the forces that would rather silence or erase. In this image, justice is not only a destination—it is a struggle in motion, the very act of walking becomes a fragile but defiant gesture toward dignity, truth, and collective strength.

Rehearsal of Justice is a series of participatory gatherings where communities and individuals come together to rehearse and enact justice. By simulating trials and exploring cases centered on fundamental human rights, participants engage in a collective practice of justice—questioning legal systems, imagining alternative outcomes, and reclaiming agency over their own narratives. These rehearsals are not just theoretical exercises but active spaces where the boundaries between performance, activism, and legal inquiry blur, fostering critical dialogue and empowering individuals to challenge injustice.

Concept, dramaturgy and host: Ehsan Fardjadniya.
Commissioned by Bak Basecamp.