Jump for joy

The frog is an unassuming animal, often found in a ditch or puddle of water as the rain falls. Suddenly it jumps up. This leaping frog symbolises an unexpected burst of life after a period of adversity. As the frog jumps out of the ditch, so can we. That is why the leaping frog is the symbol of this theme weekend.

There lies great power in approaching the world with an optimistic, yet nuanced view, through the eyes of the arts. We tell stories that make you realise that true joy is rooted in loss. Joy can only exist in the awareness of suffering, because without suffering, joy is not conceivable. This is the starting point of the performances we present during this theme weekend.