Why is it night?

A poetic tale of light and darkness, dreams and magic – for children and their adults!

Based on the creation myth, Raven steals the light, which originates from the Haida people (British Columbia, Canada) darkness is staged as a magical space for strange appearances and transformations. The myth tells how Raven succeeds in returning the light to a world swallowed by darkness. Through magic, visual theatre, and music, the tale is retold, and the darkness is tamed.

A custom-built and light-sealed dome forms a theatre space that embraces both stage and audience. A cave where total darkness can be created – a traveling fragment of the night.

Please note! Although complete darkness occurs in a few scenes, the performance is created with young audiences in mind (from 6 years).

CREDITS:
Idea, creation and performance: Léna Rondé & David Tholander, Co-creation and musician: Claus Kaarsgaard, Outside eye: Kitt Johnson, Sound design: Rastko Lazic, Lighting design: Martin Danielsen, Construction: Jesper Folke, Visual artists: Luc Perez, Artistic consultancy: Seimi Nørregaard