INVAASIO! TOUR

Spots Op West, Westouter, Belgium 6.7.2019

Theaterwelten, Rudolstadt, Germany 20.-23.6.2019

Tudengite Teateripäevad, Viljandi, Estonia 16.-18.2.2018

Harrastajateatterikesä, Jyväskylä City Theater, Finland 18.-20.8.2017

Who’s Abulkasem?

This question is the subject of the fast-paced comedy by Jonas Hassen Khemiri, one of the most important contemporary Scandinavian dramatists. In a breathtaking rhythm, the award-winning production unleashes an absurd play with words, images and all the registers of the theatre in search of Abulkasem’s identity. Is he an alien intruder, a distant uncle, a terrorist or a theatre director? Four young actors transform themselves into ever new versions of Abulkasem. In this game about prejudices, right and wrong cultural identity, the question “Who is Abulkasem?“ transforms to the question “Who am I? Is it me?”

Director: Meimi Taipale
Playwright: Jonas Hassen Khemiri
Translation: Jukka Pekka Pajunen Sallwa Ahmed & Hannan FJ
Producers: Katariina Jumppanen and Meimi Taipale

Performers:
Janne Illi
Ilona Kuusela
Mikko Salminen
Valo Sauri

Voice:
Youssef Asad Alkhatib

Costume Design, Hair and Makeup: Ella Snellman
Sound Design: Henri Hyökyvirta
Choreography: Veera Snellman
Video Design: Meimi Taipale
Set Design: working group

Photos and graphics: Mari Kaakkola
Rights: Colombine Teatergörlag/Agency North