I’m living in a city. But wtf. I don’t even know my neighbour. I only see strangers everywhere. Fremde Welt.

I say hello and you say nothing back.
My scooter is broken, now the world is perishing.
My ass is too small. A slap in my face.
How big is your problem, thought or concern?
The world is on fire. Where do you start?

Scroll or protest,
shop or recycle,
follow or avoid.
Aaaaa what would my neighbor do?

In TRIBUNE (research title), Lieke and Anne van der Vegt investigate how everyday city life can transform into an opera performance. In the middle of the city is a grandstand. Passersby are put in a spotlight. That which remains hidden is highlighted: everyday thoughts as libretto, footsteps as score. The smallest thoughts and doubts about the biggest issues. Within the O.Lab, Lieke and Anne explore the anonymity of the city, its alienation and longing for connection.

About O. Lab
During O. Lab, you get a sneak peek into the rehearsal room of theatre makers, something that is normally reserved for a select company… Artists share their research questions and you as a visitor can give your valuable opinion on the prototypes and works-in-progress you see. O. Lab at WORM is one big creative space and you have a front row seat to the creative process!