Deep-Sea Mining Explored On Stage

Silke Huysmans and Hannes Dereere's 'Out of the Blue' is a documentary-style theatre piece that delves into the world of deep-sea mining, using satellite links to three ships. This thought-provoking performance is the final part of a trilogy on mining and is set to raise important questions about the planet's future.

Silke Huysmans and Hannes Dereere 'Out of the Blue'

Silke Huysmans and Hannes Dereere 'Out of the Blue'

4 Nov 2026 – 18 Feb 2027

Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts (Brighton)

The event 'Out of the Blue' by Silke Huysmans and Hannes Dereere is a 60-minute performance that will run from Wednesday, 4 November 2026, to Thursday, 18 February 2027, at the Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts in Brighton.

This documentary-style theatre piece is the final part of a trilogy on mining, focusing on the emerging industry of deep-sea mining, and features satellite links to three ships representing industry, science, and activism.

The production is by CAMPO, with coproduction partners including Beursschouwburg and Kunstenfestivaldesarts, and has been described as a devastating piece of theatre that presents a quiet, contemplative portrait of a potentially pivotal moment for the planet.

Silke Huysmans and Hannes Dereere are a Belgian theatre-making duo known for their documentary approach to theatre, and their work sits between theatre, film, journalism, and science, focusing on social, environmental, political, and economic themes.

To experience this thought-provoking performance, tickets are with the button beside the article.

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