Theatre criticism trio

The Great Yes, The Great No

In the theatre criticism trio, some of the most exciting theatre experiences of the spring are discussed. The opening performance The Great Yes, The Great No at the Festival on Wednesday 21 and Thursday 22 May by William Kentridge is the topic of the evening's conversation.

What does it mean to be in limbo, on a journey, where one is entwined in and out of historical events? In this conversation, the Festival's visually stunning chamber opera is explored, where history, politics, and artistic experimentation blend together. How does such a surreal and poetic expression affect us?

Image from left: Grethe Melby, Mmantidi Eliot Moleba, Mariken Lauvstad

Language

The talk will be held in English

Contributors

• Mariken Lauvstad freelance performing arts critic for Klassekampen and dramaturg

• Mmantidi Eliot Moleba PhD in artistic development work, Kunsthøgskolen i Oslo

• Grethe Melby theatre critic for Bergens Tidende and PhD fellow in theatre studies, moderator

A collaboration between

Bergen International Festival and Litteraturhuset i Bergen

Supported by