A Festival in faith and doubt

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February 12, 2018

Artistic virtual reality, spirituality and a host of new theatrical productions are amongst the ingredients of the 2018 Bergen International Festival.  

‘Forget common notions, right and wrong, and dress for celebration, tears and laughter. The Festival contains all this and more,’ says Festival director Beyer. 

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