SKaGeN, Richard Jordan Productions LTD, Theatre Royal Plymouth, DeSingel & Stuk
Created and performed by Valentijn Dhaenens,
SmallWaR
employs technology to bring to life stories and verbatim reflections
from soldiers and nurses in World
War 1. Multiple projection
screens that span the width of the stage resurrect the subconscious
of the seemingly lifeless, and limbless, soldier who lies in wait in
a hospital bed while his nurse stands vigil at his side. SmallWaR
draws on this time spent waiting, focusing on the deadlock of warfare
rather than the action. Weaving together haunting soundscapes and
true testimonies from the fallen, SmallWaR
is a powerful and poignant exploration into the repercussions of
humankind’s struggle to make peace.
What most struck me in lots of soldier’s diaries was the difference between the sheer excitement and optimism about entering the war, and then not much later the total horror of being stuck in the muddy trenches, fearing to die”— Valentijn Dhaenens
Direction & Performance: |
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Valentijn Dhaenens |
Light & Sound Design: |
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Jeroen Wuyts |
Costume Design: |
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Barbara De Laere |
Production Manager: |
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Inge Lauwers |
General Manager: |
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Korneel Hamers (orig.: Saskia Liénard) |
Production: |
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SKaGeN and Richard Jordan Productions, Theatre Royal Plymouth in co-production with STUK, deSingel, De Tijd, Big in Belgium. |
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With the support of the Flemish authorities. |
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