Polishing
Iceland is a physical theatre performance conceived and directed by
Pálína Jónsdóttir, based on an autobiographical short story collection by
Polish author Ewa Marcinek. The play explores the
experience of a Polish immigrant finding her way in Iceland. Pálína
Jónsdóttir’s direction turns confusion into comedy, fear into action. Through
sensual and surreal physical theatre, Polishing
Iceland conveys a universal story about looking for human connection and
understanding beyond words.
"I have copyrights to
the ‘Lost in Iceland’ brand." - Polishing Iceland by Ewa Marcinek
The production features humorous and deeply touching narration with translingual dialogues in English, Icelandic, and Polish.
REYKJAVÍK
ENSEMBLE, a theatre company established to include international artists living
in Iceland, has received the title of ‘Reykjavík’s Art Group 2020.’
STARRING Magdalena Tworek, Michael Richardt & Pétur Óskar Sigurðsson
DRAMATIZATION & DIRECTION Pálína Jónsdóttir
WRITER & PRODUCER Ewa Marcinek
DRAMATURG & STAGE MANAGER angela rawlings
COMPOSER & SOUND DESIGNER Anna Halldórsdóttir
LIGHT DESIGNER Juliette Louste
PROP DESIGNER Michael Godden
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR David Nelson
COSTUMES Rakel Snorradóttir
CREATIVE & PRODUCTION TEAM
Bryndís Jónatansdóttir, Claire Paugam, Emma-Line Solander Aubry, Kim Wagenaar, Martyna Daniel, Naila Zahin Ana, Patrik Ontkovic
THANKS
Aleksandra Koluder, Dansverkstæðið, Hertex, IÐNÓ, Irma, Jördis Richter, Marín Björt Valtýsdóttir, Rauði Krossinn, Tinna Þorvalds Önnudóttir
SUPPORTED BY
Tjarnarbíó and Reykjavíkurborg
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