WordPride month x Cinemien: Layla
Line up: Regie: Amrou Al-Kadhi

Layla is een Arabische, non-binaire dragartiest die zich met flair op het podium beweegt, maar achter de glitter schuilt een diepe hunkering naar echte liefde en erkenning. Tijdens hun optreden bij een neerbuigend corporate Pride-event trekt Layla de aandacht van Max, een charmante marketingmanager met een ogenschijnlijk open blik.

Wat begint als een wervelende romance vol passie en belofte, verandert geleidelijk in iets complexer. Terwijl Layla stukje bij beetje hun identiteit begint aan te passen om Max’ liefde vast te houden, worden beiden geconfronteerd met ongemakkelijke waarheden over verlangen, zelfverloochening en de prijs van gezien (of juist niet gezien) worden. 

Cast: Bilal Hasna, Darkwah, Louis Greatorex, Tim Bowie | Producers: British Film Institute, Film4, Significant Productions | Land: Verenigd Koninkrijk | Languages: Arabisch, Engels | Jaar: 2024 Lengte: 100 min

July 2026: WorldPride Month at Plein Theater

Plein Theater celebrates queerness with a bold and motley programme full of theatre, film, drag, and performance !

Throughout the year, but especially during the month of July, Plein Theater gives unfiltered visibility to film and emerging artists engaging with queer themes. This year in the spirit of the extraordinary WorldPride Amsterdam, which theme UNITY stands for solidarity, connection, and a shared fight for equality.

An important part of the programme originates from an open call as part of our co-creation programme, where shared ownership and participation are key. Ten emerging and talented artists present work that engages with queer perspectives, identity, the body, freedom, and the many ways in which we can celebrate ourselves and each other.

We believe that a theater is not only a stage, but also a meeting center where artists, local residents, communities, and audiences collectively shape what is presented. Our co-creation programme can be recognised by the #GetInvolved label.

From 15th to 19th of July we screen ten queer films by the feminist film collective Cinemien! For decades, Cinemien has been a pioneer in showcasing powerful women’s stories, LGBTQIA+ perspectives, and groundbreaking documentaries.

We also Bring Drag Back to the Theatre with a special WorldPride edition featuring the irresistible drag queen Sederginne. And last but not least, together with queer.red and Lesbique, we explore the boundaries of queer erotique during Darkroom on Stage!