In VOID, Wim Vandekeybus presents a world where outcast characters – those who live in their own ‘bubble’ or ‘void’ and deviate from social conventions – step into the spotlight. Through minimalist stage design, contemporary choreography and a striking interplay of sound and silence, VOID invites the audience to engage with profound and thought-provoking questions about individuality and difference.

The stage becomes a place where conventional labels of normal and abnormal dissolve, even suspending social norms altogether. For Vandekeybus, the stage is not a site for realistic portrayals of everyday life, but rather a space to explore extreme and often challenging individual experiences. Despite their differences, the characters coexist harmoniously, offering an optimistic vision of individuality in which respect and collaboration prevail over aggression, even in times of conflict.

The characters in VOID are drawn from personal experiences or family histories, which adds a distinctive layer of authenticity. Although inspired by real life, they are freed from the limitations of realism. The creative process allowed the performers to explore their past while re-imagining those stories within the abstract world of VOID.

Ultimately, the title VOID encapsulates the idea of possibility. Vandekeybus describes it not as an empty space, but as one filled with potential. This notion lies at the heart of the performance, where space itself is manipulated, elevated and concealed – like a child chasing abstract ideas – leaving the audience to imagine the possibilities that lie within the void.