Polishing Iceland
Reykjavik Ensleble Internaional Company
A physical theatre performance conceived and directed by Pálína Jónsdóttir based on an autobiographical short story collection by Polish author Ewa Marcinek.Starring: Magdalena Tworek, Pétur Óskar Sigurðsson, Michael Richardt / Juliette Louste
Dramatization and Direcction: Pálína Jónsdóttir
Writer and Producer: Ewa Marcinek
Dramaturg and Stage Manager: angela rawlings
composer and Stage Designer: Anna Halldórsdóttir
Light Designer: Juliette Louste
Prop Designer: Michael Godden
Techinical Director: David Nelson
Creative and Production Team: Bryndís Jónatansdóttir, Claire Paugam, Emma-Line Solander Aubry, Kim Wagenaar, Martyna Daniel, Naila Zahin Ana, Patrik Ontkovic, Rakel Snorradóttir
Thanks: Aleksandra Koluder, Dansverkstæðið, Hertex, IÐNÓ, Irma, Jördis Richter, Marín Björt Valtýsdóttir, Rauði Krossinn, Tinna Þorvalds Önnudóttir
Supported by: Tjarnarbíó and Reykjavíkurborg
trailer (by Martyna Daniel)
the making of (by Martyna Daniel)
About
Polishing Iceland premiered in Tjarnarbío on the 11th of March 2020.
Through sensual and surreal physical theatre, Polishing Iceland conveys a universal story about looking for human connection and understanding beyond words. The production features humorous and deeply touching narration with translingual dialogues in English, Icelandic, and Polish.
Reykjavik Ensemble
The story is conveyed through a dream-like translingual physical theatre production, amplifying the emotions in the text through movement and finding the comedy and the dynamics in the difficult, dramatic text.
Reykjavik Grapevine
Reviews
"Magdalena Tworek excels in the role of the nameless Polish woman, who has to mourn, but trudges on the road with optimism as a weapon. She keeps the show going with a genuine demeanor and humor." //
from: Fréttablaðið
„Magdalena Tworek stendur sig með prýði í hlutverki nafnlausu pólsku konunnar, sem á harm að bera, en þrammar áfram veginn með bjartsýnina að vopni. Hún heldur sýningunni uppi með falslausri framkomu og húmor.“
"Magdalena Tworek enjoys herself in the lead role, has great stage charm and rested effortlessly in the character despite the fragmented and unrealistic form of the show and constant contact with the audience."
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from: Þorgeir Tryggvason for Morgunblaðið
„Magdalena Tworek nýtur sín vel í aðalhlutverkinu, býr að miklum sviðssjarma og hvíldi áreynslulaust í persónunni þrátt fyrir brotakennt og óraunsæislegt form sýningarinnar og stöðugt samband við áhorfendur.“ - Þorgeir Tryggvason for Morgunblaðið
