Première! Go watch this at première night and enjoy a litte party at CC Amstel afterwards. 

What if tradition could tell a new story? Henna Night Reimaginedtransforms 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.

​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. 

Concept & Regie: Can Bora

Tekst: Can Bora & Basak Layic 

Performers: Can Bora and Berat Bebek

Curation: Ipek Sur

Choreografie: Ufuk Şenel

Video: Batuhan Keskiner & Can Bora

Decor: Can Bora & Irem Biter

Licht: Can Bora & Elio Troullakis

Geluid: Rens Blonk

Kostuums: Thommy Kraft 

Accessories & makeup design: Gizem Dogu

Techniek: Elio Troullakis

Productie: Can Bora

Fotografie: Gergely Ofner & Ipek Sur

Met dank aan: Eylul Tombakoglu, Nurseda Risvanoglu, Ceren Sozer, Siir Duran, Melih Korukcu

This project is supported by AFK, Amarte Fonds, Voordekunst and Het Cultuurfonds