Saved Game: A Journey Through Grief and Gaming

In 'Saved Game,' actress Julia Ghysels portrays a mother grappling with the loss of her child as she logs into his game. In this enchanting narrative, she loses herself both in the virtual realm and the storyline. This is a poignant exploration of grief and virtual healing through gameplay. Are you a passionate gamer? Or perhaps you're a parent puzzled by the virtual world of your child? Here, Julia becomes all the characters—a mother constructing a monument in her garden for her deceased son, the son himself, an angry neighbor opposed to the monument, a grieving husband consulting a clairvoyant, and a pixelated bear trapped in a video game. Julia acts and plays as she believes she should, but who truly defines the rules of the game? Prepare to be moved in 'Saved Game,' a performance that intertwines sorrow and healing through the medium of play. PETER SEYNAEVE, the director, has been captivating audiences since graduating as an actor in 1996. With a rich history at various theater companies and a penchant for storytelling, he brings to life complex emotions and small narratives that resonate long after the curtain falls. Under his direction, 'Het Zuidelijk Toneel' has created productions that spark excitement, engagement, and energy, making it a beloved company in the Netherlands and Flanders.