Their installation “SHIP O’ FOOLS” was inspired by the book “Daß Narrenschyff” by Sebastian Brant (1494) and by Hieronymus Bosch’s painting of the same title, “Das Narrenschiff,” an allegorical depiction of society’s transgressions at the time. Taking their cues from this allegory, Cardiff and Miller cast visitors in the role of disoriented travelers seeking redemption or release. The installation admits only one person at a time, allowing each visitor to experience the sound, light and mechanical installations by him/herself. By stepping into the boat’s cabin, visitors enter – and move freely in – a self-contained underworld full of stories.

SHIP O’ FOOLS
Janet Cardiff and George Bures Miller

May 17–June 12, 2011: In front of the HAU 2
Hallesches Ufer 32 | 10963 Berlin
Daily except Mondays: 2:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Admission: 1 euro

June 23–July 3, 2011: Opernplatz, Hanover
Festival Theaterformen Hannover
June 23: 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.,
June 24–July 3: 12:00 noon – 8:00 p.m.
Admission: 1 euro

August 18–September 4, 2011
Zürcher Theater Spektakel

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Hebbel am Ufer

Festival Theaterformen Hannover

Photos: Luminato, Toronto Festival of Arts and Creativity