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Investment

Investment is a devious theatre piece where every member of the audience receives a lottery ticket and given advice on how to invest it. As governments attempt to kick-start the global economy, Investment looks at the moral maze of our created culture and invites the audience to question their values and directly compare the urgency of the issues facing us today.

Investment is a magical piece, the chance to reflect on serious topics such as charity, consumption, culture, politics and the environment without having to ram through one's throat. It offers different possibilities without wanting to create a hierarchy in the choices people have to make. It is a dance piece, a theater, and perhaps even advertising for the lottery.

"Good evening, Investment welcomes you! Under your seat you can find a scratchcard from the National Lottery. This note is for you and within minutes you can see if you are the lucky winner of 100 000 euros! Beware please even scratched! First I go through with you a few options of what you won the money could do ... " "This is Community Orphanage Center, a center for orphans in Congo. 100 000 euro in the world of these children totally change ... or maybe you'd prefer to use the money to win even more money. These are possible shares in which you could invest ... or maybe you're interested in a very different option and want to invest in culture and dance such support ... or Theatre ... or maybe you prefer the latest Ferrari ... "

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