How does our history continue to influence our present? In this production post-colonial descendants from the Netherlands, Switzerland and Indonesia unite in artistic research on colonialism, as well as cultural and personal biases.
Through meetings with Indonesian experts from various workfields, they explore methods of dealing with colonialism and decolonization through dialogues. Their collective efforts will lead to the creation of The Indonesian Dialogues, a multidisciplinary performance featuring video installations, live illustrations, music and storytelling. The audience is invited to navigate between different perspectives and to engage with the dialogue themselves.
Award
- 2023: Incentive prize for diversity and inclusivity in performing arts by DNA Next!
Review
Theaterkrant visited the premiere of The Indonesian Dialogues in Switzerland. Moos van den Broek wrote: “The Indonesian Dialogues, also to be seen in Utrecht next week during SPRING, raises urgent questions while exposing a postcolonial history.” Read the whole review here.
Topic Talk
Performer Francesca Vincentie is taking part in the Topic Talk Ownership & (De)colonial practices on May 31 from 15:30 tot 16:30 in Theater Kikker.
Exhibition “Usufructuaries of earth” at BAK
Prior to the performance, visitors can attend the exhibition Usufructuaries of earth at BAK for free. Usufructuaries of earthis a project that inquires into the practice of ethically sharing the earth’s usufruct.
