THE DESK

Available for touring

One teacher. Five students. Five desks. A powerfully compelling show about dogma.

Director Kauri Honkakoski mines their personal lived experience of a cult in this meticulous ensemble piece about the seductive power of discipline, hierarchy, mind control and the search for an ultimate Truth.

Praised by audiences and critics alike for their mastery of physical expression, the Finnish company exposes the universal mechanics of power in political and spiritual cults. Expect sharp, strong and poignant ensemble work.

 

WINNER OF THE SCOTSMAN’S FRINGE FIRST 2019 at Edinburgh Festival Fringe

WINNER OF SUMMERHALL LUSTRUM AWARD 2019 at Edinburgh Festival Fringe

‘BRILLIANT PIECE OF WORDLESS STORYTELLING.’⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️(The List, UK)

‘CONSISTENTLY IMPRESSIVE.’⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️(The Wee Review, UK)

‘VIBRATES WITH MEANING AND EMOTION.’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️(The Scotsman, UK)

‘A MASTERCLASS IN PRECISION ENSEMBLE MOVEMENT.’⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️(Broadway Baby, UK)

‘POWERFUL AND HYPNOTISING THROUGHOUT.’⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️(The Voice Magazine, UK)

‘A TRIUMPH FOR MOVEMENT BASED THEATRE’⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️(The Fest, UK)

 

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TOURPACK   /  TECH RIDER  /  REVIEWS  / PRESS PHOTOS and COMPLETE VIDEO:  on request

TOURING INQUIRIES:
Hongjia Qi
International producer
hongjia.qi@ace-production.com
+358 40 026 7107

ARTISTIC TEAM: Director: Kauri Honkakoski / On stage: Karina Degaspari (Br) / Julia Johansson (Fi), Josefin Karlsson (Se), Sonja Järvisalo (Fi) / Charlott Lihnell (Se), Liv Meijer Nordgren (Se), Freia Stenbäck (Fi), Kauri Honkakoski (Fi) / Lighting Design: Sisu Nojonen / Sound Design: Tuuli Kyttälä / Videos: Jonathan Rankle / Photos: Noomi Ljungdell, Michaela Bodlovic

Premier: 2017 Koko Teatteri, Helsinki / Supported by: Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture, Finnish Cultural Foundation, Arts Promotion Centre Finland, The Swedish Cultural Foundation in Finland, City of Helsinki, Wihuri Foundation