MANNDÝR is a participatory performance about Man and Children’s role in the world.
In Manndýr, guests are invited to dwell in a world where children tell the whole story and many questions will stay unanswered. They are invited to a world where playing and sensitive exploration are fully part of the experience.
Manndýr has been shown already 80 times in theaters and schools in Iceland, France and Norway.
The performance is non-verbal. Although there is some Icelandic text in the soundtrack, the show can still be enjoyed without any knowledge of Icelandic.
Age: from 3 years old
Length: 45 min
Accessibility information:
In Manndýr, the audience sits on the stage, on cushions. It is also possible to sit on a chair in the back if needed. The performance uses stage lighting but is never completely dark. Manndýr is a participatory piece — in the first part, the audience sits on cushions, but after about 20 minutes, the children are invited to play and may go wherever they wish. The performance can be enjoyed in a wheelchair. It does not disrupt the show if a child needs to leave the space during the performance and they may come back in at any time.
The performance is only for 30 audience members so everyone can enjoy space for playing. The space is open hálf an hour before the show for registration.
Credits:
Direction: Aude Busson
Performance: Snædís Lilja Ingadóttir
Music and soundtrack: Björn Kristjánsson
Costume and stage design: Sigríður Sunna Reynisdóttir with Steinunn Marta
Önnudóttir and Ólöf Ágústína Stefánsdóttir
Lightdesign: Kjartan Darri Kristjánsson
Producers: Ingibjörg Huld Haraldsdóttir, Renaud Durville og Ragnheiður Maísól
Sturludóttir
Philosophy teacher: Marion Herrera
Children voices: Nemendur í Landakotskóla
The production of the show was supported by the Icelandic Performing arts, Artist’s
salary and Children’s Culture funds in collaboration with Tjarnarbíó.
The performance is funded by the Icelandic Performing Arts Center's travel fund and the Children Culture Festival of Akureyri.