The Divine Lie
The Divine Lie
Inspired by Anna Kortelainen’s book Restless Woman – The Cultural History of Hysteria and its descriptions of hypnosis shows and the phenomena around the hysteria patients in the Late 19th Century.
Directed by Pirjo Yli-Maunula and created in collaboration with the entire working group, the work moves at the interfaces of different art fields. The multidisciplinary team consists of artists from clowning, dance, corporeal mime, music and visual arts.
The audience is taken to the interface of absurd scenes from the everyday life of the sanatorium, and the repetitive days of alike. The movingly heroic and tenacious characters, their dreams, hopes, resentments, and efforts of power, become shameless and sensual, perhaps redefining beauty as well.
| Running time | 60 min |
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| Location & accessibility | Cirko – Center for New Circus |
| Age recommendation | +12 |
| Tickets | 30/16,50 € |
Credits
Director
Pirjo Yli-Maunula
Performed by
Reetta Honkakoski, Jenni Kallo, Ona Kamu, Tuovi Rantanen ja Hanna Terävä
Light design
Sofia Palillo
Sound design
Hanna Rajakangas
Music
Ona Kamu
Costume and set design
Heidi Kesti
Producer
Sari Lakso
Production
Kallo Collective
Collaboration
Flow sirkus
Supporters
Alfred Kordelinin säätiö, Jenny & Antti Wihurin rahasto, MES, Niilo Helanderin säätiö, Oulun Valistustalorahasto, Suomen Kulttuurirahasto, Taiteen edistämiskeskus