We Come from Far, Far Away - NIE

Inside the big tent is a small tent, and inside the small tent is a boy. He has traveled far. He has traveled mostly alone. He will show you the things he has with him. He will also tell you why he traveled, and the path he took, but he cannot tell you how the story ends… 

The story unfolds in an intimate and intense atmosphere, inside a tent, with the help of live music, storytelling, clowning and shadow theatre. 

We Come from Far, Far Away is based on stories collected at the Hvalstad transit reception center for minor asylum seekers in Asker. The play follows the young people Omar and Abdallah on their escape from Aleppo in Syria, until one of them arrives in Oslo S. 

The audience sits inside a tent that is set up at each venue. The action takes place up close, and also among the audience. 

The material in the performance is documentary, and is shared with NIE through conversations and workshops. The participants' stories are difficult and incredible, but like most young people, they are full of energy, vitality and hope for the future.

The performance received the Hedda Award for best production for youth in 2017.

Target group : From 10 years old

Venue: Pilotscenen

Duration : 60 minutes + conversation

Cast:

Performers: Vaclav Kalivoda, Iva Moberg, Nora Svalheim and Nils Oortwijn 

Scenography: Kateřina Housková and NIE

Lighting design: Šimon Kočí

Music: David Hlaváč and NIE

Directed by: Alex Byrne & Kjell Moberg

The performance has been prepared with support from the Arts Council of Norway, Asker Cultural School, Asker Cultural Centre and Arts Council England.

Monday, March 16

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