E120

[E120 is a bright red color pigment derived from cochineal insects. It used in food and cosmetics in order to create the color pink]

The project is inspired by the increase and perhaps obsession in which we as a society have become to relay on artificial materials while exploring within this context the definition of the word artificial. Furthermore it wishes to question the state of boredom and various "passive actions" humanity has come up with.

Performance: Josta Ruby O'niel, Adi Kahana, Simone Heitinga, Isabel Lucena, Maria Mavridou and Rinus Aafjes. Advisor: Danielle van Vree. Additional advice: Johan Reyiners, Myriam Van Imschoot, Tashi Iwaoka and Pablo Fontdevila. Decor construction: Guido Bevers and Frits van Driel. Technical assistance: Dave Krooshof, Jan Trutzschler, Tosja Zuyderhoff, Peter Castelijn and Paul Gravenmaker. Coordination : Nina Fajdiga and Theresia Knevel. Production: Melkweg Theatre. Coproduction: DWA. Candy sponsorship: Papa Bubble