26.05. at 19.00
In Viljandi Ugala Theatre
JUDITH
Odin Teatret / Denmark
A white deck chair, a large fan, a bonsai, combs of mother-of-pearl, a decapitated head carved out of wood, long hat pins to pierce its eyes and tongue and for adorning the hair, a red dressing gown, a white silk nightdress. Through the justification of the biblical story of Judith, the performance explores the theme of violence and vulnerability, plunging into an ocean of luminous and murderous eroticism.
Actress: Roberta Carreri
Text: Roberta Carreri and Eugenio Barba
Directed by: Eugenio Barba
Sculpture: I Wayan Sukarya
Music arranged by: Jan Ferslev
First performance: Holstebro, August 1987
Odin Teatret was created in Oslo, Norway, in 1964, and moved to Holstebro (Denmark) in 1966, changing its name to Nordic Theatre Laboratory/Odin Teatret. Today, its members come from a dozen countries and the theatre has so far created 81 performances, performed in 63 countries and different social contexts. In the course of these experiences, a specific Odin culture has grown, founded on cultural diversity and the practice of ‘barters’ with various milieus in Holstebro and elsewhere.
The Laboratory’s activities include: Odin’s own productions presented on site and on tour in Denmark and abroad; ‘barters’ with various milieus in Holstebro and elsewhere; organisation of encounters for theatre groups; hosting other theatre groups and ensembles; teaching activity in Denmark and abroad; the annual Odin Week; publication of magazines and books; production of didactic films and videos; research into theatre anthropology during the sessions of ISTA (the International School of Theatre Anthropology), the triennial festival Transit devoted to women in theatre; children’s performances, exhibitions, concerts, round tables, cultural initiatives and community work in Holstebro and the surrounding region.
