Love, death, passion, religion, guilt, good versus evil. Inspired by »The Brothers of Karamazow«, Kristian Smeds and his fierce Estonian performers of the next generation go deep down and far beyond the massive themes of Dostojevsky‘s novel. In search of the Russian soul and the essence of the human kind the 12 Karamazovian spirits transform the stage into a powerful scenic rock concert. Wake up Dostojevsky - here come the 12KARAMAZOWS! Kristian Smed is the internationally most acknowledged Finnish theatre director. His energetic and unique theatre language has gained recognition across Europe in the past couple of years, e.g. in Belgium, France, Germany, Austria and in the Baltic States. In spring 2011 he received the XII Europe Theatre Prize for New Theatrical Realities.
Blog: www.karamazovid.com
Konzept und Leitung / Concept and direction Kristian Smeds, Von Krahl Theatre
Schauspieler, Studenten in Viljandi / Actors, Viljandi students Jim Ashilevi, Kait Kall, Ott Kartau, Katre Kaseleht, Liis Lindmaa, Loore Martma, Maili Metssalu, Madis Mäeorg, Tõnis Niinemets, Mari Pokinen, Ivo Reinok, Marion Undusk, Ragne Veensalu, Siim Sups
Bühnenbild / Stage Designer Jani Uljas
Komponist-Dirigent / Composer-conductor Ismo Laakso
Licht und technische Leitung / Light Designer and Technical Director Teemu Nurmelin
Produktionsleitung / Producers Smeds Ensemble (Eeva Bergroth) und Von Krahl (Elo-Liis Parmas) Produktionsfirma / Production Company, Institution Smeds
Esemble / Von Krahl Theatre
Koproduzenten / Co-production partners Smeds Ensemble, Von Krahl Theatre, Turku City Theatre, Turku 2011, Tallinn 2011, NORDWIND Festival (Berlin, Hamburg), Stadsschouwburg Amsterdam
Nordwind Festival Theatre's programme is supported by TINFO Theatre Info Finland
