At the theatre, the so-called ghost light marks a liminal state. It is placed at the center of the stage after rehearsals or performances and indicates that no one is allowed to use the stage. At the same time, it signifies the transformation of the stage from a place of function into a place of fiction — in that moment when the light goes out and the play begins.

How is history written? How are stories written? By and for whom? And who decides how they are read? Reflecting upon the writing of (hi)stories is always a reflection about the power that accompanies the act of writing. But what happens when this process is opened up, when others are invited to contribute a piece of their history?