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SPECTACLE

– ONE NIGHT ONLY

In SPECTACLE, the fate of the local theatre is at stake. In hopes of saving her beloved workplace, producer Henriette, a busy and optimistic soul, has hired the renowned director David in hopes of drawing the audience back to the theatre, unaware of the content of the upcoming production. The belief that the theatre will flourish with the well-known artist at the helm is strong, but the challenges become evident when the director’s vision proves to be unclear, especially with the season launch only hours away. Kåre, one of the house technicians, becomes an unlikely hero and a necessary key figure in the director’s creative chaos. His insight into both the theatre and the “common people,” along with his practical skills, becomes crucial to realising the vision, even though he doesn’t fully understand what it entails. In the aftermath of the chaos, where artistic ambitions collide with reality, these three characters must find a way to balance their differences to collectively save the theatre’s future.

SPECTACLE is a newly written comedy by Jon Erik Myre, offering a satirical glance at the theatre and cultural industry, at the audience and most people, and at the society we live in. Are live cultural experiences truly necessary, and what benefit do artists actually provide? Through a humorous and thought-provoking lens, the performance delves into these questions and delivers an energetic and entertaining experience that also prompts reflection. The performance is produced by Kanon Produksjon, has a duration of 90 minutes, and will have its world premiere in the Theatre Hall at Kilden, in collaboration with Kilden Kultur.