The Loaf or the Lamp
Limpan eller lampan
2010
This is a performative investigation of the poem Farstu (eng. vestibule) by Swedish poet Erik Beckman. Through repetitions, music and physical experiments one actor and two musicians deconstruct the poem, trying to figure out what it is about. They find a world of conflicts and arguments between ideas and ideologies that seem incompatible. But are they really? Isn’t there something to gain from viewing differences as a platform for dialogue rather than controversy?
On stage
Erik Magnusson actor
David Stackenäs musician/actor (guitar)
Emil Strandberg musician/actor (trumpet)
Credits
Poem Erik Beckman
Script and concept Johan Petri
Music Sten Sandell, D Stackenäs, E Strandberg, Arnold Schönberg
Set and lighting design Jan Guoidou
Set and costume design Maria Geber
Choreographer Nathalie Ruiz
Dramaturge Magnus Jacobsson, Tora von Platen
Film photographer Dan Lepp
Producer Maria Jennefelt
Direction Johan Petri