Colombina explores how dependence and hierarchical relationships affect personal freedom, and how unspoken desires can control our behaviour. The shown world, created through text, image and movement is highly artificial, but the forces working there are real and recognisable. The light design focused on creating an atmosphere of luxury and indulgence to situate the piece in the world of a Queen. I used light and reflected images to create an impression of unending space, which was then filled with multiple images of the characters, who struggle to see themselves as they really are.
“Zulke sprookjes mogen vaker verteld worden.” Theaterkrant ****
"Vrolijk stemmend wreed sprookje." Peter Zonderland ****
Company: De Gemeenschap and tg Echo
Director: Roy Peters
Writer: Rob de Graaf
Cast: René Geerlings, Anna Schoen, Lotte Dunselman
Advice: Marc Vanrunxt
Costume design: Marrit van der Burgt
Light design: Vinny Jones
Photography: Sanne Peper
Premier October 28, 2013, Frascati, Amsterdam, and subsequent Dutch tour.
