On February 17th, Beaivváš Theatre visits the centre with the performance Nissondeaivvadeapmi / Kvinnerommet by Svein Henriksen.
When17 February
Where: Davvi álbmogiid guovddáš / Centre for Northern Peoples, cultural hall
Time6:00 PM
A Sami and women's political theatre fable based on historical facts and current events.
The year is 1890. A Sámi woman wishes to improve the grazing conditions for her reindeer herd and seeks an audience at the castle. This triggers a meeting between the woman, a lady-in-waiting, and a queen. They challenge each other through their differences and what they have in common. The era's perspective on gender, class, and indigenous peoples constricts the room for action. How do the three women cope with this, and how does it affect them? The plot and roles make a temporal leap between then and now. In a burlesque and poetic scenic expression, the question is posed: what has changed from 1890 to today?.
A Sami political and feminist theatre play, which is written on the basis of historical facts – and relevant events.
The year is 1890. A Sámi woman, wanting better grazing conditions for her reindeer, journeys to 'Sloahtta' (in English, this could refer to a specific location, perhaps a historically significant place or settlement, or it could be a symbolic name of a place). There, she encounters a high-ranking woman and a queen. In their conversation, they challenge and test each other, with their differences in status and society. The prevalent societal norms regarding gender, class, and indigenous peoples at that time hinder opportunities for advancement. How do these three women manage, and what impact does this have on them? The events and roles span across historical and contemporary times. This poetic theatrical exploration raises the question of how much has changed from the 1890s to the present day.
Čálli/Forefather: Sven Henriksen
DirectorMette Brantzeg
Jorgaleaddji/Oversetter: Britt-Inga Vars
Actors/PerformersAnja Bongo Bjørnstad, Ánne Mággá Wigelius and Sarakka Gaup
Lávdehábmen/ScenographyMette Brantzeg
Lighting DesignerBernt Morten Bongo
Costume DesignerAnne Berit Anti
Šuoknjadahkki/Composer: Elle Márjá Eira
World premiere: 25.01.19 – Guovdageainnu cultural centre
The performance is subtitled in Norwegian.