Reviews of In the south they have the sea
During a packed premiere, four reviewers were present. Here you can read their experience of I sør har de sjøen.
Klassekampen: "Characteristics of a dream game"
- At the very end, the two actors sit with their backs to the audience. They wonder what they can be and say "you can be a bridge". Then it strikes me that that's what language is: a bridge between minds. Sometimes language can disguise the fragmentary nature of the mind. But it can also be a link, because it is through language that we can gain insight into the other, and in the south, the sea provides a better insight than most." - Julie Rongved Amundsen
Norwegian Shakespeare Journal: "Opening up to the absurdities of everyday life"
Fædrelandsvennen: "A day of flattery with anxiety and disintegrating language"
- "The title In the south they have the sea more than suggests summer and Southern Norway. Yet it's about shortness of breath in the summer of goodness, about anxiety and the absence of communication (...). Maritea Dæhlin has (...) created a text that can withstand repetition and a life on stage. Kaja Haven has created an almost unforgettable stage image with accompanying costumes. The two actors make a great effort in creating life to what could easily become a stagnant affair for special interests." - Emil Otto Syvertsen
Unique: "A cultural experience on the edge of the format's framework"
- "Something I really liked was how the play was already in progress in a way from the moment you walked in the door. The stage is lit and the actors are sitting ready (...). A very interesting aspect was how the space was utilized, the stage itself continued through the wall and out of sight of the audience and this played into several sequences (...). It's difficult to say anything concrete about what I see and how one conveys the play to others, I think everyone will have different perceptions and feelings themselves. In any case, I think it's a piece worth seeing if you're open to a cultural experience that's a little on the edge of the format." - Adrian McAllister
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