Writing of Disaster

Viirus GUEST: Writing of Disaster

By Jenni-Elina von Bagh and working group

A theatrical exploration of life and destruction

Writing of a Disaster is a choreographic melodrama and post-farce. In the work destruction and life go hand in hand, creating expressive cracks between joy and tragedy. The work is an artistic adaptation of Maurice Blanchot’s philosophical work “The Writing of a Disaster” (Finnish translation: Tuhon kirjoitus / Viljami Hukka, 2024).  Can a new beginning emerge from the ashes of destruction, and how is it found? 

In the piece, three experienced performers explore the comedy of failure—the fringes of our existence and the dark spot, posthuman forces, the delicious balance of horror and laughter. The performers draw from the body’s own wandering, eventful journey, born of impractical, ridiculous, and self-imposed challenges. The work constantly finds new ways to express itself, to get tangled up, to fall, and to pull itself together again—to reflect on the wonder of life, on the fact that we are alive.

Choreography and concept Jenni-Elina von Bagh and the performers

Performers Hanna Raiskinmäki, Jyrki Karttunen, and Jenni-Elina von Bagh

Set and costume design Ingvill Fossheim

Set design Virpi Nieminen

Lighting design Ina Niemelä

Sound design Tatu Nenonen

Dramaturg Otto Sandqvist

Producer Lisa Kalkowski

Promoter Harri Kuorelahti

Supporters KUVI/Taike, Svenska Kulturfonden, City of Helsinki, Kone Foundation, Teisko radicalization residency, Moving in November festival

The work is co-produced by Moving in November festival.

Language The work contains some Finnish, English, and other languages, but understanding those languages is not a prerequisite for enjoying the work.

Length 60 min.

Age recommendation + 12

Tickets 25€ regular ticket / 15€ theater professional & discount ticket / 5€ pay what you will