Winner First Amateo AwardOn Thursday the 11th of May 2018, the Op Roet theatre foundation received the first European Amateo Award in Ljubljana for their performance of Ed van Hoorn FucktheSystem. The jury of the Amateo Award was impressed with the artistic and meaningful impact of the performance. Ed van Hoorn FtS was one of 42 cultural projects that were nominated for the prize, from 16 European countries.
The performance of Ed van Hoorn FtS has shown what such encounters between newcomers and inhabitants can yield. A way to confront and curtail biases, and a way to stimulate social integration. The performance showed how important it is to listen and share stories with each other, and that despite, or thanks to, the cultural differences valuable and special relationships can form.