I det förflutna (Bygones)
Dublin Fringe Festival 2008, September 19 and 20. The Project Art Centre. Supported by: Norwegian Arts Council, Fund for performing artists, Ministry of Foreign Affairs. I det förflutna / Bygones was nominated as best production of Dublin Fringe Festival, as five of 65 productions.
“There was an air of quiet assurance from the start. Two male dancers, both unexpectedly and conservatively attired in suits, loped into lyric movement and were soon joined by two female performers to create a satisfying work by Norwegian choreographer Ingun Bjørnsgaard, which explored memory and experience. Past incidents and core emotions were subtly traced by this talented ensemble as they peeled away layers of clothes or movement to get down to basics.
They danced and challenged each other, a blend of classic and contemporary style, counterpointed by on-stage musician who plucked and sawed guitars or manipulated electronics to create a finely attuned soundscape. In some sequences of physical contact, it was a case of interruptive dance; nudging, elbowing and showing. In others, it was flowing and lyrical."
Show concluded Seona Mac Réamoinn 2008 The Irish Times
Dancers Halldis Ólafsdóttir, Mattias Ekholm, Lone Torvik, Christopher Arouni
Guitar player: Bjørn Klakegg
Set design and costumes Thomas Björk
Composer Rolf Wallin, Bjørn Klakegg
Light design Jean – Vincent Kerebel
Sound Design Morten Pettersen
