Goldfish is Meant for Dying, October 20, 22 and 23
Goldfish is Meant for Dying
Rudi Skotheim Jensen
Swedish premiere: October 20, 7 pm
Goldfish is Meant for Dying, by the Norwegian performance artist Rudi Skotheim Jensen, is a lecture performance that mixes dance, PowerPoint, philosophy, circus, video and performance art. Goldfish is Meant for Dying premieres on October 16 in Oslo.
Goldfish are considered to be of little value, which might be because we know so little about these fascinating ornamental fish. This lecture performance explains why goldfish are so important to mankind and humanity. Here we see the history and diversity of goldfish, diving deep into their psyche and mankind’s love for this creature. Looking at the goldfish with new eyes enables us to see the world from a new perspective. Can the small and humble goldfish really change the world and mankind – changing our view of ourselves and how we relate to others? With a broad smile, the answer given in this performance is a big Yes!
Rudi Skotheim Jensen (born 1981) received his education at the Norwegian Theatre Academy, the Oslo University College(dramaturgy) and L’Ecole Supérieure des Arts du Cirque in Belgium, where he was the very first student to study circus choreography/direction. Skotheim Jensen started performing at the age of twelve and since then has directed, choreographed and performed in Norway, Sweden, Germany, Singapore, Holland, Belgium, Israel, Hungary and Greenland, among other countries www.rudiskotheimjensen.com
Rudi Skotheim Jensen had the Nordic residency at Weld during the summer 2009.
Concept, text and artist: Rudi Skotheim Jensen
Artistic advisor: Kate Pendry
Sound design: Andy Lim
Lighting design: Jeffrey Yue
With the support of: New Nordic Circus Network, International Centre of Asian
Arts TheatreWorks in Singapore, The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and The Arts Council of Norway.
Length: 90 minutes including intermission.
Language: English