De man in Azië

In this theatrical lecture performance, creator Lucas De Man takes you on a fascinating trip: lightning fast you travel through six megacities in Asia. You meet a contemporary generation of hope; the dedicated millennials share the futuristic challenges of a rapidly changing and sometimes terrifying

Due to licensing reasons, we are not allowed to show the whole performance. Here you will find a short compilation

During the performance you meet a contemporary generation of hope in Seoul, Singapore, Taipei, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Shenzhen. The dedicated millennials, of both Europe and Asia, share the futuristic challenges of a rapidly changing and sometimes terrifying world. Europe and Asia may know cultural differences, mostly we share common ground as we try to live the good life. How do we deal with progressive ideas on love and sex, while committing to traditional community values? And how do we face the future that keeps on closing in as robotics take over daily life?

The performance play is a combination of film footage, documentary, manga animations, storytelling and the most unlikely encounters with artists, scientists, social activists, students and professors. It is the story of a taboo breaking generation in East and West.