The Elders

At the initiative of associate artist ANOHNI, a number of performances during this festival edition begin with a small intervention in the form of a poem, personal reflection or dialogue, brought by an 'elder.' These 'elders' are older, and well-respected individuals from Dutch society who, in a casual, self-chosen way, hope to deepen the bond between artist and audience, make the audience aware of their responsibility to the artist, validate the urgency of the performance, and place all in attendance in the here and now of a unique, shared moment. -> read more

The text of each intervention will be available on this page at the start of the respective performance.