The Witness

✨ Dive into a captivating performance with The Witness, featuring the compelling interdisciplinary artist Jo Blake from the UK. 📖 This striking presentation explores the profound themes of the Gospel of Mary Magdalene, the only gospel penned in a woman's name, shedding light on Mary as a courageous spiritual leader, confidante, and companion of Christ.

💡 The narrative skillfully intertwines humor, dynamic physicality, and intricate storytelling, revealing how a 2000-year-old testimony resonates in the life of a contemporary woman, urging us to rewrite the lost chapters of history.

Performers:
Jo Blake and Simon Palmer
Director:
Jo Blake
Movement Director:
Ben Duke
Lead Dramaturg:
Lootie Johansen-Bibby
Visiting Dramaturg:
Sheila Ghelani
Collaborative Devisor:
Georgia Tillery-Randak
Designer:
Ruth Stringer
Lighting Designer:
Adi Currie
Sound Designer:
Patch Middleton
Producer:
Courtenay Johnson for Carbon Theatre
Stage Manager:
Michael Fergie

This original production enjoys the generous support from The Kenneth Foundation, Northamptonshire Community Foundation, and is made possible through public funding from the National Lottery via Arts Council England. 🎭

📍 Date & Time: October 10, 17:00 - 19:00
📍 Location: Hausmanns gate 34, 0182 Oslo, Norge

🔗 Learn more and get your tickets!
🔗 Official Festival Website