'Neem mijn ei, eet ervan en vergeet mij niet'

Abstract

This article analyzes Christian liturgical elements in the performance Herinner ons [Remember us] as a case study to illustrate the relevance of interperformativity and intertextuality in contemporary climate performance art. The theatrical farewell ceremony, staged by Gouden Haas in 2023, invites the audience to become part of an inclusive ecological community. This invitation incorporates various Christian liturgical elements adapted for the occasion, capitalizing on the ritual repertoire of existing (religious) traditions modified to address the current theme of the climate crisis. Using Herinner ons as a case study, this article argues that intertextuality and interperformativity are relevant in the process of meaning-making prompted by the current climate crisis. In this process, existing liturgical and ritual practices undergo transformation, acquiring new forms and meanings in response to the challenges posed by the climate crisis.