It all started with Theo Jansen’s desire to create an autonomous life form. Now he is the inventor of the Strandbeest, impressive creatures that move independently on the wind. The next step in their evolution: making music. Actor Christiaan Bloem takes us on a musical expedition through Theo Jansen’s universe, where we’ll learn more about the evolution of the Strandbeests. Can Calefax’s contribution lead to the next stage in their development?

Credits

Design: Theo Jansen
Music: Ned McGowan
Musicians: Calefax Reed Quintet
Tour guide: Christiaan Bloem
Director: Sjoeke-Marije Wallendal
Scenography: Juliette Mout
Instruments: Raaf Hekkema, Alban Wesly, Oliver Boekhoorn
Technique: Ruben Eijlers

This project is supported by BNG Cultuurfonds, Mondriaan Fonds, Stichting Zabawas and the ir. Abe Bonnema Stichting.