40 MINUTES EXILE

Eight Ukrainian artists meet. They've been given 40 minutes and 16 square meters to give out their voices. A country at war connects them.

They are on the stage, in exile. Their expression is limited. Their artistic identity is put to the test. Their mother tongue and fatherland carry new weight. "40 Minutes of Exile" is not just a performance; it is a testimony.

The performance is part of the EU project Meeting Point, which is a 2-year residency exchange program co-financed by the EU's Creative Europe Program. The program is made for musicians, performing artists, dancers and visual artists. It aims to strengthen artists through masterclasses, residencies and collaborative performances that address current issues, such as the war in Ukraine, and promote social inclusion.

The Process

8 Ukrainian artists with experience in theatre, dance, music and visual/digital art have created this performance in just 10 days together with Søs Banke. The starting point for creation has been the artists' personal stories, as well as a 4x4 meter frame and a white suitcase.

The performance is multilingual with parts in both English and Ukrainian.