Water and tears: the physical and emotional exploitation of communities
Theatre
Julian Hetzel & Ntando Cele
 SPAfrica
by Julian Hetzel
with Ntando Cele
dramaturgy Miguel Angel Melgares
music Frank Wienk
artistic direction Julian Hetzel
artistic consultant Sodja Lotker
technical producers Cesco van der Zwaag, Martijn van Nunen
technicians Bea Verbeek, Simon Kelaita
production coordination Marieke van den Bosch
coproduction Campo Gent BE, Theatre Vidy-Lausanne CH, Schauspiel Leipzig DE, Spring Performing Arts Festival Utrecht NL, Auawirleben Festival, Bern CH
with the support of  Performing Arts Fund NL, Ambasciata e Consolato Generale del Regno dei Paesi Bassi, Goethe-Institut Mailand, promosso dal Ministero Federale degli Affari Esteri delle Repubblica Federale di Germania
in collaboration with Santarcangelo Festival
The link between racism and capitalism is explored through the conflict over one of the most precious goods: water. A hybrid experience spanning theatre, art and music that investigates the commodification of both concrete and abstract assets, such as identity and culture.
Julian Hetzel is a renowned contemporary visual artist and performer; active worldwide, his works have a political dimension and a documentary approach. Performer Ntando Cele was born in South Africa and lives in Berne; her research challenges the boundaries between physical theatre, video installation, concert, and performance.
running time: 80′
show in English with Italian surtitles
