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A UNIQUE FUNK ROCK OPERA! NEVER BEFORE SEEN IN BELGIUM!

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SPACE DEAL

Funk Rock Opera

It's not often that a rock concert takes a burning topic as the starting point for a show. In the rock opera Space Deal, the musicians of El Polizon delve headfirst into the issues of space militarization and colonization.

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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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Ghislain Belmans

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Elien Lauwers

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Emily Stardust

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Victor Widart

THE PRODUCTION

Space Deal is a unique opera that combines the energy of rock and the drama of a musical.

Live performance by the El Polizon tribute band featuring music by REM, Pink Floyd, Black Sabbath, Behemoth, David Bowie, and Alice in Chains.

Ten compelling stories will be told and projected during the concert, woven together into one epic tale of 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 sit side by side like a nervous couple.

Don't miss it!

 

LIBRETTO

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

THE MUSIC

PRODUCTION & CREW

Piet Peeters – Sound & sound effects

Kathleen Rens – Light and smoke effects

Christophe Noez – Roadie & Stagehand

Thérèse Jacqmaer – Dresser & props

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