,,This is an amazing endeavor by Pálína Jónsdóttir and Walid Breidi, a definite turning point in Icelandic theatre and often supremely beautiful”.

María Kristjánsdóttir, Eyjan.is 

,,The performance is a collaboration between The National Theatre and Pálína frá Grund and in my eyes it is clear that Völva is both a gem and a sorcery and that the National Theatre should lionize this magnificent show as one of their optimum productions”. 

Kristjana Guðbrandsdóttir, Ynja.is 

Völva

National Theatre Iceland

By Pálína Jónsdóttir and Walid Breidi

Poetic rewrite by Þórarinn Eldjárn based on Völuspá

Völva, (The Prophetess’s Prediction) is a form of electronic theatrical sorcery, in which the mysterious predictions of the Völuspá are communicated in a new and interactive way. The actress, a manifestation of the Völva (prophetess), controls the action through a wearable electronic medium that is the Völva’s magic device. Völuspá is a progressive play of merging mediums that creates a new dimension within the theatrical landscape. It is based on the traditional Völuspá that has been re-written by poet Þórarinn Eldjárn.

Völuspá is a component of the Prose Edda, poems verbally passed on until the 13th century.  Völuspá is an ode to the world’s creation, as well as its end in Ragnarök, “the fate of the gods”. Völva is a co-production between the National Theatre and Pálína frá Grund.

Conception, Direction, Performance Pálína Jónsdóttir
Conception, Direction, Sound Installation Walid Breidi
Music Skúli Sverrisson
Set design, light and video installation Xavier Boyaud
Costume Design Filippía I. Elísdóttir & Guðrún Ragna Sigurjónsdóttir 
Factotum J.Ed Araiza

Photos Eddi Jónsson 

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