Audience is one of our most controversial shows to this day. The performance dealt with all the different aspects of a crowd gathering to share an experience. The spectator was never left out of the action, at times even forced to take position. It was a playful challenge which gave food for thought and debate. However, under the surface, it carried the scary warning that any crowd is susceptible to manipulation.
'Ontroerend Goed know fully well that what they are doing here will inspire debate. They invite it and then hijack it, providing their performance with a greater social context…'
Director Alexander Devriendt
cast Maria Dafneros, Matthieu Sys, Tiemen Van Haver & Joeri Smet
scenography & costumes Sophie De Somere
light design & music Timme Afschrift
camera Aaron De Keyzer
technician Wim Hermans
Photography Robert Dayn, Jan Lietaert
thanks to Mieke Versyp, Decoratelier Kopspel & the many test audiences
production Ontroerend Goed
in cooperation with Richard Jordan Productions Ltd; with the support of The National Theatre Studio (London), Drum Theatre (Plymouth) & Vooruit (Ghent).
With the support of the Flemish Government, Province of East-Flanders & City of Ghent.