How do you cope when the world tips off its axis? What happens inside a person when their safety crumbles, familiar structures collapse and tomorrow becomes unpredictable? Why does one person make it through while another doesn’t?
JÄLKI (Trace) is a moving and timely performance about hope and despair in a world where weapons do the talking and fear draws borders between people. It examines the traces a crisis leaves in the body, the mind and the landscape, and at those that can lead the way towards change.
The piece takes the audience into a reality overshadowed by war and conflict. How does a person rebuild themselves when everything familiar is gone? Where does hope come from when there is destruction all around? And can something new grow out of despair?
Company
- Written and performed by
- Milja Mehtonen and Jani Riiki
- Music
- Topi Marin and Vesa Virtanen
Performances
- 21OctTue 21 Oct, Lapinlahti-sali
- 22OctWed 22 Oct, Kiuruvesi chamber theatre
- 23OctThu 23 Oct, Vieremä, Huvitorppa
- 24OctFri 24 Oct, Pielavesi, Suojala
- 15NovSat 15 Nov, Kuopio, Kirjakantti
Reviews and feedback
“Thought-provoking. It showed beautifully what war can mean for one person. The shadows on the walls added a stunning element. You don't always need many props on stage.”
“A powerful performance that stirred many feelings and thoughts. I hope we get to see new work from this company in future.”
Gallery
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