Future for the Past

A theatrical journey of the colonial past

Sites of Memory presents a corona-proof interactive walk through Amsterdam from 2 until 11 October. A journey back in time to the connected colonial past between The Netherlands and South Africa. Artists from both countries translate their vision to this history in music, poetry, dance, visual art and theatre. During this interactive walking tour, live performance will intersect with 360 degrees video and audio segments, which the audience will follow on a tablet that will be provided to each guest. The audience follows the journey past historical locations in the city. With this performance, Sites of Memory shares insight into how the colonial past plays a role in our present and to reimagine the future.

‘You have come to honor a past that won’t be silenced.’

Future for the Past takes the audience on a route from the Jewish Historical Museum, past Hortus, to the Scheepvaartmuseum (Maritime Museum). On the locations along the route the audience experiences the hidden stories about our shared past. Jennifer Tosch and Katy Streek collaborate with South Africa artists Jarrett Erasmus, Luke de Kock, Toni Giselle Stuart and Dutch artists Jörgen Gario, Jomecia Oosterwolde, Raul Balai, Alejita Silva, to develop a surprising and engaging performance experience which gives food for thought.