Father's Soul Alone

Growing up without a father, a not entirely unknown topic within the black community. Not (allowed to) talk about this, also a not entirely unknown topic within the black community.

In Vaderziel alleen, Sarah-Jane tells how growing up without a father has shaped her. As a young girl, she finds out that her father has a completely different family and she and her mother are completely left out of it. How do you deal with this as a young girl? What choices do you make? And how does that shape you into a mature woman.

Sarah-Jane shares her personal experiences in this solo performance in a confrontational, playful, funny and musical way. A social topic where bullying, negative self-image and depression are central, and therefore appeals to a wide audience. She gives you a peek into her heart and what is really going on there. By alternating touching scenes with self-written and composed Dutch-language songs, Sarah-Jane lets

Audience reactions during the RRReuring festival (February 2026)

"So disarming!"

"Cried, laughed and admired. What a power woman"

"This was indescribably beautiful. With pain and love. With music and humour: I knew she was made for the stage, but this surpasses everything."

"Powerful, intimate, hilarious"

"Humour, depth and I laughed"

Credits

Text, acting, music: Sarah-Jane Wijdenbosch

Music: Melvin Nyavor

Directed by Priscilla Vaudelle

Producer: Productiehuis Mozaïek

More about Sarah-Jane Wijdenbosch

Sarah-Jane Wijdenbosch is a versatile artist with a soulful voice and a strong stage presence. Growing up with soul and Caribbean music, she developed a unique sound that is both musically stimulating and emotionally resonant. She performed at the North Sea Jazz Festival, collaborated with Stewart Copeland in The Police DeRanged Orchestra and released successful singles and EPs, including Fragile. Alongside her music, she is active as a voice actress and performer in theatre and advertising, and is now working on her first-ever solo theatre show, bringing together her personal stories and music.

More about Productiehuis Mozaïek

Productiehuis Mozaïek is the producing branch of Podium Mozaïek, through which we bring recognisable, urgent and underexposed stories into the limelight. In the coming years, we make a strong case for makers active in spoken word and storytelling, opting for personal stories in which you can recognise yourself and the world through others. Characteristic of our programming and productions is the pursuit of encounter. In 2026/2027, we will work with Babs Gons, Oorkaan & Vernon Chatlein, Cheroney Pelupessy and Gershwin Bonevacia, among others. Previously, we have worked with Sahand Sahebdivani, Gerson Main and Erwin Kiene.