The Human Experience: It Lasted Just a Moment (8+)

In a dynamic duet between humans and their environment, this performance narrates the 200,000-year history of our species on Earth. From the discovery of fire to the extinction of this dominating species, everything unfolds in this tragicomic, visual spectacle filled with inventive theatrical tricks and unexpected twists. A humorous, confronting, and visually stunning show that features live piano, designed for everyone aged 8 and above! Set in a classic proscenium arch with diorama-like decor, two actors embody the Earth, making birds soar, waves sway, and mountains rise. Meanwhile, the third performer—the human—struggles to gain control over this world. Yet, the more intense the desire for control, the more chaos ensues. A tree stump breaks, a fall through the mountainous landscape drags half the decor with it, and not even the velvet theater curtain is spared. What follows is an inevitable chain reaction of failures that is both hilarious and poignant. After the performances "Around the Corner Lives a Bush" and "A Mountain Runs Past," this show concludes PLANKTON's trilogy exploring the relationship between humans and nature. Through playful humor, it brings the self-centered human down from their pedestal, reintegrating them into the ensemble. ABOUT PLANKTON: Collectively founded by Sonja van Ojen and Hendrik Kegels, both graduated from the performance program of the Theater Academy Maastricht (in 2019 and 2018, respectively). They share a fascination for fantasy worlds, miniatures, crafting, and the magic of the everyday. Plankton creates conceptual visual theater for all ages, characterized by a rich imagination, sometimes absurd elements, and a playful, almost naïve visual language. The first two performances of this trilogy have been nominated for the "Grünschnabel 2024," while "A Mountain Runs Past" has been nominated for the BNG Theater Prize 2024.