Donut Economics Circus
Donut Economics Circus presents Kate Raworth and her latest alternative economics performance, Battle for the Biosphere: Nature vs Finance.
We are immersed in an era of great destruction to the living world, much of it fuelled by profound tensions between the intrinsic designs of nature and finance.
Nature is cyclical, relational, and regenerative. Finance, as we know it, is linear, extractive, and accumulative. If we want to get into the Donut - to meet the needs of all people within the means of the living planet - what does this design clash mean? Will finance inevitably eat the Earth, or can it be redesigned at root to be in service to life itself?
Donut Economics Circus sets out the concepts at stake and invites the audience to join in the show, so together we find ways to turn this challenge around. Come to the circus ready to debate, juggle, listen and laugh.
Kate Raworth is the author of Doughnut Economics, co-founder of Doughnut Economics Action Lab and Senior Teaching Associate at Environmental Change Institute (ECI), University of Oxford. She is also the Ringmaster of Doughnut Economics Circus.
Program Highlights
12:30 — Doors Open
Start your journey through the circular art exhibition, accompanied by live music and a welcoming drink at the bar.
🎪 Open Donut Stage
12 Donut pioneers share creative 3-minute acts.
🎪 Shift Announcement
With Don Ritzen and Wethouder Zita Pels, unveiling what’s next for Amsterdam’s circular transition.
🎪 Battle for the Biosphere - Nature vs Finance
Kate Raworth in a live performance, joined by Maurice van Tilburg and Faiza Oulahsen.
🎪 Circular Fair & Circus finale
The evening continues with circus, music, and meaningful conversations around the bar, plus a mini fair of entrepreneurs showcasing their circular innovations.
20:00 — Doors close
About us
Circle Park is proud to host Kate in collaboration with the Amsterdam Donut Coalition, Open Knowledge Coalition, Impact Hub Amsterdam, and Rethink Impact Studio. This event is made possible with support by the City of Amsterdam and Amsterdam Circular.
Seats are limited. Register now to secure your spot!