Nothing Bigger than Humanity

[This concert is in English]

Nothing Bigger Than Humanity invites you to feel what it means to be human in today’s world. In this gathering, we revisit recent world history across four continents, told by millennials who witnessed it first hand as children: an absurd war, an industrial tragedy, a mobilisation of musicians, and an all-encompassing social experiment.

By joining this event, you too become a witness to these stories. After each scene, all guests are invited to share their thoughts. These live reactions shape the course of the evening—no gathering will ever be the same.

All voices combined form one big testimony of global power dynamics—forces that disrupt even the most sincere human bonds, leaving people torn between deep love and great fear.
During Nothing Bigger Than Humanity, we break free from that impossible state by reconnecting with the shared humanity that unites us all.

The performance is carried by continuous live music by Sarah Jeffery (recorders & voice), Yung Tuan Ku (vibraphone & percussion) and Andrea Voets (harp & electronics).

Historic events
Bhopal gas tragedy, India (1984), Hidden ‘black’ children of the One Child Policy, China (1976-2016), Iran-Iraq War (1980-1989), State and narco violence, Mexico (1980s, 1990s, 2000s).

Practical information
• Total duration: 3 hours. Unique scenes, no repeats.
• Language: English
• Snacks are provided
• After entering, you can stay as long as you like. You can leave and come back at any time.

Resonate Productions combines in-depth, social journalism with many layers of music, into performance, podcasts and articles. The podcast Millennial History was listed in ‘best podcasts of 2022’ by Avery Trufelman. The performance FOR REAL, a theatrical radio-show on what it means to matter, makes its New York debut at Next Wave Festival ‘25 at BAM. Artistic director Andrea Voets is a Fast Forward-recipient, ISPA-fellow and writes for De Groene Amsterdammer. 

Credits:
Artistic direction: Andrea Voets
Research, interviews, edit: Andrea Voets
Musicians/composers/hosts: Yung Tuan Ku (percussion), Andrea Voets (harp, electronics), Sarah Jeffery (recorders, voice, electronics)
Outside-eye: Burkhard Körner
Dramaturgy: Anastasis Sarakatsanos, Burkhard Körner, Andrea Voets
Business director: Dodó Kis
Production: Danai Belosinof
Communications: Zsarà Grünfeld & Stefanie Lamers

Funded by: Fonds Podiumkunsten, Amsterdams Fonds voor de Kunst 
In partnership with: De Balie, O., Splendor, Theater De Roode Bioscoop, CC Amstel

Resonate Productions on instagram: resonate.productions || facebook.com/musicaljournalism 
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Review (in Dutch) theaterkrant
Reportage (in Dutch) theaterkrant

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