“One of the most beautiful acts of art, journalism and life that I’ve ever seen.” -Shirish Kulkarni
Nothing Bigger Than Humanity invites you to feel what it means to be human in today’s world. In this gathering, we revisit recent world history from four continents, told by millennials who witnessed it first hand as children. An absurd war, an industrial tragedy, a mobilisation of musicians and an all-encompassing social experiment.
By joining this event, you too become a witness to these stories. After each scene, all guests are invited to share their thoughts. These live reactions are the deciding factor in how each day unfolds. No performance will ever be the same.
All voices combined form one big testimony of global power dynamics. Forces that disrupt even the most sincere bonds between humans, leaving people torn between deep love and great fear. During Nothing Bigger Than Humanity, we break free from that impossible state of being by relating once again to the humanity we all share.
The performance is carried by continuous live music by Sarah Jeffery (recorders & voice), Yung Tuan Ku (vibraphone & percussion) and Andrea Voets (harp & electronics).
Resonate Productions makes musical journalism by combining in-depth, social journalism with many layers of music. The podcast Millennial History was listed in ‘best podcasts of 2022’ by Avery Trufelman, While We Live as best of classical music 2020 by the Dutch quality-newspaper NRC. With FOR REAL, a theatrical radio-show on the intellectual undermining of women, the company made its New York debut at BAM’s Next Wave Festival 2025. Artistic director Andrea Voets is a recipient of the exclusive Dutch Fast Forward-grant, ISPA-fellow and writes for De Groene Amsterdammer.
Historic events
• Bhopal gas tragedy, India (1984)
• Hidden ‘black’ children of the One Child Policy, China (1976-2016)
• Iran-Iraq War (1980-1989)
• State and narco violence, Mexico (1980s, 1990s, 2000s)
Practical information
• Total duration: 3 hours. Unique scenes, no repeats.
• Drinks and snacks are provided.
• After entering, you can stay as long as you like. You can leave and come back at any time.
Credits
Artistic direction: Andrea Voets
Research, interviews, edit, journalism: Andrea Voets
Musicians/composers/hosts: Yung Tuan Ku (percussion), Andrea Voets (harp, electronics), Sarah Jeffery (recorders, voice, electronics)
Outside-eye: Burkhard Körner
Light design: vinny jone
Dramaturgy: Andrea Voets, Burkhard Körner, Anastasis Sarakatsanos
Sound engineer: Hayden Hook
Technical coordinator: Simon Kelaita
Business director: Dodó Kis
Production: Danai Belosinof
Funded by: Fonds Podiumkunsten, Amsterdams Fonds voor de Kunst. In partnership with: De Balie, O., Splendor, Theater De Roode Bioscoop, CC Amstel