Les Brigittines

Nauru, or "Pleasant Island" is a small island hiding in the Pacific Ocean. It is one of the smallest countries in the world. The history of this place seems like a parable for our modern age that is decimated by colonization, capitalism, migration and ecology.

After its enormous phosphate wealth was depleted, the island is now living off the backs of Australia, which set up refugee camps there for refugees who tried to enter Australia in vain. But what purpose does it serve, since Nauru is threatened by an ever rising sea level?

In this historical and ecological impasse, documentary theatre makers Silke Huysmans and Hannes Dereere capture this tragic, post-apocalyptic setting and, by extension, the fatigue and exhaustion of our entire planet, in a particularly intelligent and sensitive tone.
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The performance takes place within the framework of the themed evenings Politics of Worst and Hope. Les Brigittines will be presenting four original and incisive performances around highly topical themes of today.

See also:
- Courir les yeux fermés au bord d'un ravin d’Éléonore Valère-Lachky
- Hidden Paradise de Alix Dufresne + Marc Béland
- Ré-ouvrir les horizons, Quitter les paradis fiscaux du collectif Désorceler la finance

Possibility to buy a combi-ticket with the show Hidden Paradise.