A popular myth says that goldfish have a memory span of 3 seconds. In fact, it is more like 5 months.
Eighty years lie between 1945 and “Project 2025.” What do we remember, what do we forget? Are societies that forget their past doomed to repeat their mistakes? What power does storytelling have? Who decides what is remembered and what is forgotten?
The result: a performance combining dance, theater, music, media art, and spoken word—personal, moving, and thought-provoking.
The performances at the Alte Feuerwache were a resounding success. The piece captivated audiences with its intense, multifaceted exploration of memory on an individual, collective, and societal level. Sensitive topics such as dealing with real conflicts in art and the responsibility of artistic freedom were also impressively addressed.
As is so often the case with RRXP projects, the artistic result was only part of what really mattered: the focus was on spending time together, being together, and exchanging ideas. International friendships were formed, intense moments were shared, and a strong sense of connection was created. The farewell after the final performance was correspondingly emotional.
During an intensive residency, 27 young artists from Cologne, Florence, Istanbul, Ljubljana, Marseille, and Lille collaborated to develop a powerful, multidisciplinary stage play. Under the artistic direction of Sophie Laffont (Marseille), they created a poetic and political exploration of memory, forgetting, and the power of storytelling.