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THE STORY

It's 2025. The world seems in a state of complete crisis. Climate disasters, wars, economic collapse. The chaos is growing. As humanity slides toward an uncertain future, world leaders are already one step ahead. They have their exit plans ready.

Behind closed doors, the three major powers have made a pact: The Space Deal. Not to save Earth and satisfy their lust for power, but to create a way out for the fortunate few if civilization on Earth collapses. In a secret agreement, the three major powers have divided space among them into three zones. Each zone is controlled and operated by a single major power. The plan is both ingenious and satanic. No one is to know.

But then a journalist from the rebellious newspaper El Polizón gets his hands on the explosive dossier. The editors examine the top-secret documents. What they discover is more profound than they ever imagined. They look at the "Je suis Charlie" poster on the newsroom wall and, as courageous whistleblowers, decide to publish the forbidden information. When the first issue is published, all hell breaks loose. Protests are widespread. But can four journalists do anything against three presidents?

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THE ROLES

Ghislain Belmans

Elien Lauwers

Emily Stardust

Victor Widart

PRODUCTION

Piet Peeters – Sound & sound effects

Kathleen Rens – Light and smoke effects

Christophe Noez – Roadie & Stagehand

Thérèse Jacqmaer – Dresser & props

THE PRODUCTION

Space Deal is a unique opera that combines the energy of rock and the drama of a musical. Performed live by the El Polizon tribute band.
with music from REM, Pink Floyd, Black Sabbath, Behemoth, David Bowie and Alice in Chains.

Ten compelling stories will be told and projected during the concert. The whole thing will be woven into one epic tale about power,
fame and rebellion.

Expect an audiovisual journey full of excitement, emotion, and swinging music. The atmosphere is grim, but the groove is never far away. Are you ready?
to discover the truth while dancing? Space Deal takes you on a musical rollercoaster where politics and rock 'n' roll intertwine like a nervous
couple sitting next to each other.

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LIBRETTO

The libretto was written by Ghislain Belmans, founder of the Belgian Improvisation League, the event agency Any Performance and the
scenographic workshop Sien.

Jeroen Huyzentruyt is the musical director.

Martin Valcke wrote the arrangements for wind instruments.

The drawings for film and storyboard were made by Olivier Legrain

“Exciting from start to finish – this one won’t let you go.”

"The lights, smoke, and music are incredibly powerful. A truly amazing experience!"

Strong cast, clear message. Definitely worth it.

Space Deal:
story, cast and production

The story

It's 2025. The world seems in a state of complete crisis. Climate disasters, wars, economic collapse. The chaos is growing. As humanity slides toward an uncertain future, world leaders are already one step ahead. They have their exit plans ready.

Behind closed doors, the three major powers have made a pact: The Space Deal. Not to save Earth and satisfy their lust for power, but to create a way out for the fortunate few if civilization on Earth collapses. In a secret agreement, the three major powers have divided space among them into three zones. Each zone is controlled and operated by a single major power. The plan is both ingenious and satanic. No one is to know.

But then a journalist from the rebellious newspaper El Polizón gets his hands on the explosive dossier. The editors examine the top-secret documents. What they discover is more profound than they ever imagined. They look at the "Je suis Charlie" poster on the newsroom wall and, as courageous whistleblowers, decide to publish the forbidden information. When the first issue is published, all hell breaks loose. Protests are widespread. But can four journalists do anything against three presidents?

The music

Featuring music by BUFFALO SPRINGFIELD, NICK CAVE, PINK FLOYD, LINTON KWESI JOHNSON, REM, DAVID BOWIE, BEHEMOTH, SINEAD O'CONNOR, BLACK SABBATH, FUNKADELIC,...

Cast & Vocals

Four journalists from El Polizon battle three superpowers

ELIEN LAUWERS: Journalist on War Criminals

EMILY STARDUST: Minority Journalist

VICTOR WIDART : Finance Journalist

GHISLAIN BELMANS: Editor-in-Chief

Production

LIBRETTO: Ghislain Belmans

ARRANGEMENTS: Jeroen Huyzentruyt, Martin Valcke

AUDIOVISUALS : Olivier Legrain, Jeroen Echelpoels

SOUND & LIGHT: Piet Peeters, Kathleen Rens

SCENOGRAPHY : Thérèse Jacqmaer, Christophe Noez


MUSICIANS: Robbe Matschaert & Jeroen Huyzenttruyt (guitar), Freek Foulon (piano), Jef De Smet (percussion), Jef Peeters (bass), Lennart-Jentl-Lore (winds)

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