Movements
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Movements
Movements follows the real journeys of displaced people who arrived in Malmö during the autumn of 2015 and the volunteers who were there to greet them.
In a touching, sensitive work, Movements uses acrobatics, storytelling and physical theatre to explore the human connection in extreme times. It is a tale of how taking a pause can puncture a commitment – and how these moments can create a void where fear, distrust and division can grow.
An expressive, colourful soundtrack was created and performed alongside the performance by composer Irya Gmeyner. The original cast formed a truly multicultural group, with performers from Afghan, Austrian, Czech, English, Iranian, Iraqi, Palestinian, Swedish, Syrian and Turkish origins.
Grim and beautiful when stories from escape take place on stage
Reviews
Circus as a counter-force. Artistry that warms and awakens the audience
DN
The testimonies of the refugees comes alive in physical poetry
SvD
A hopeful journey towards a better world.
Skånska Dagbladet
Ensemble & Crew
Premiere at Hipp 5 May 2017
Movements was a co-production between Malmö Stadsteater and Cirkus Cirkör
Ensemble
Tom Ahlsell
Helen Al-Janabi
Nedal Alsuoaf
David Eriksson
Irya Gmeyner
Javid Heidari
Oldoz Javidi
Nasreen Larsson Al-Janabi
Karin Lithman
Ibraheem Manaem
Ashtar Muallem
Johannes Wanselow
Fadi Zmorrod
Director: Tilde Björfors
Conception: Tilde Björfors, the Creative team and the ensemble
Text Alexandra Loonin
Composer Irya Gmeyner
Co-composer Povel Olsson
Set design Fridjon Rafnsson and Fanny Senocq
Costume design Fridjon Rafnsson
Lighting design Sven-Erik Andersson
Make-up design Agneta von Gegerfelt
Technical coordination and constructions: Joel Jedström
Technica coordinator and fire expert: Jesper Nikolajeff
Dramatic advisor: Anna Kölén