A body without a face. A myth. A dream. Elise Bjerkelund Reine is exploring contemporary efficiency and sexualization in an absurd and abstract universe. How far are you willing to bend takes a starting point in the circus performers' experiences to push their own, or other boundaries and to question power structures. Who adapts, who determines?

In six different presentations, played out as chapters of a performance manifest, we get to follow Elise and the guest artists: Adalberto Fernandez Torres (chapter 1), Julie Bergez (chapter 2), Mau Cugat (chapter 3) solo/Elise Bjerkelund Reine (chapter 4), Niklas Blomberg (chapter 5) in a search for answers through music, text, choreography and frustration. They will all meet together for the final chapter: SIX/SEX.

With experimental and fearless propositions, the artists seek to twist, turn and stretch concepts and make space for a power shift. The fragmented bodies will rise, write poetry, dance to pumping beats, awaken rage and laughter.

Elise Bjerkelund Reine have a residence at Östgötateatern during 2024/2025.