A new work by Harald Beharie which takes the form of a collective excursion to the forest.
- StageExternal
Dates & times
- 30. May - 21:30
- 31. May - 21:30
- 01. June - 21:30
- 02. June - 21:30
Note – The performance is free of charge! Please register your attendance by email to janne@blackbox.no and keep in mind that due to limited capacity the event might be fully booked.
Undersang is a tapestry of opulent configurations. A sculptural choir on floating sonic structures - singing beings, soaked in a shimmer of queer ecologies and extravagant gestures. A place where time dissolves, traditions bend, and dichotomies such as nature and society, civilized and uncivilized, synthetic and organic are obliterated. Undersang challenges the concept of hierarchy among beings, and speculates on the very essence of what is considered 'natural'.
In this hybrid experience, where choreography, music, and sculptural work unfold, mythologies, folklore, national romantic ideals, and science fiction converge and give rise to a multifaceted understanding of history, future, and the present. Here, the melodramatic grandeur and profound consequences of nature weave themselves into the very fibres of our beings, spilling forth into an unpredictable, entropic landscape. While the terrain undergoes a continuous process of dissolution and transformation, being caressed by both erotic and violent forces. Falling into the deep shimmer where glamorous beings sing and vibrate at night.
Practical Information
Please read the following information thoroughly:
Meeting point: Grorud metro station at 20:30. There will be a 50 minute hike to reach the performance location in Lillomarka. It includes varying levels of difficulty and terrain so please wear appropriate footwear.
The performance and hike is not suitable for individuals with physical impairments.
We highly recommend meeting at Carl Berner plass metro station to travel together to the meeting point at Grorud metro station. We will take Metro 5, direction Vestli, departing from Carl Berner plass at 20:08.
Arrival at Grorud metro station will be at 20:27, and we will begin the walk from the meeting point to the site-specific venue at 20:40.
After the performance, the return journey will require the same walking distance and duration. Metro 5, direction Stortinget, departs from Grorud metro station at 23:32.
The performance takes place outdoors, so it is essential to wear warm and suitable clothing.
Age limit: 12 years
Background material
Plukk og miks
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Contributors
- Concept, choreography
Harald Beharie
- Artistic cooperation
Christian Beharie
Karoline Bakken Lund
Veronica Bruce - Performers
Amie Mbye
Loan Ha
Jens Trinidad
Nosizwe Baqwa
Carlisle Lienes
Mariama Slåttøy
Harald Beharie - Sculpture
Karoline Bakken Lund
Veronica Bruce - Music
Christian Beharie
- Costume
Karoline Bakken Lund
Harald Beharie - Producer
Mariana Suikkanen Gomes
- Outer eye
Deise Nunes
Hooman Sharifi - Photo
Karoline Bakken Lund
Co-producers: Black Box teater (Oslo), Dansens Hus (Oslo), Rosendal Teater (Trondheim), BIT Teatergarasjen (Bergen), Regional Arena for Samtidsdans (Sandnes), TOU Scene (Stavanger)
Supported by: Kulturrådet, Fond for utøvende kunstnere, Fond for lyd og bilde