By and with: Tjaša Črnigoj, Sendi Bakotić, Vanda Velagić, Tijana Todorović (Kostüm- und Bühnenbild), Lene Lekše (Bühnenbild) / Expert from the field: Dr. Maja Vehar / Respondent on the topic of Vida Tomšič and Franc Novak biographies: Živa Novak / Vida Tomšič‘s voice: Draga Potočnjak / Franc Novak‘s voice: Matej Recer / The voice of the midwife: Nina Skrbinšek / The voice of the broadcaster: Sara Horžen / Music: Tjaša Črnigoj, Sendi Bakotić, Vanda Velagić, Tijana Todorović, Lene Lekše / Language consultant: Mateja Dermelj / Editing and postproduction: Jure Vlahovič, Silvo Zupančič / Lighting design: Tjaša Črnigoj, Igor Remeta, Manca Vukelič, Tijana Todorović, Lene Lekše / Production: Tina Dobnik / Stage manager: Demijan Pintarič / Technical director: Manca Vukelič, Klemen Švikart, Igor Remeta / Partnership: Partnership
Tjaša Črnigoj
Sex Education II: FIGHT
- Performance
With English surtitles /
Serbo-Croatian /
Slovenian /
approx. 70 mins.
“Fight” reconstructs the struggle for reproductive freedom in Yugoslavia. During and after World War II, when abortions were punishable by prison, illegal (back-alley) abortions claimed many women’s lives. Marital rape, on the other hand, was not punished by law. Based on political documents and the biographies of women's rights activists, theater director Tjaša Črnigoj and her team tell a story of the Yugoslav women's movement that interweaves the personal with the political. It is, for instance, about the partisan and politician Vida Tomšič who, together with her partner, the gynecologist Franc Novak-Luka, campaigned for the right to family planning and a sexual education that goes beyond biology and focuses on human relationships. At a time when neo-conservative forces in Europe are once again questioning the right to safe abortion and contraception, “Fight” is a reminder of the persistent commitment of previous generations to bodily self-determination and sexual rights which paved the way for the progressive concepts of love, pleasure and sexuality of today.
Cast
Dates
Past
Notes:
Due to the scenic setting, there is no classical seating in the first part of the performance. Alternative seating will be provided for individuals who are unable or do not want to stand or sit on the floor.
After the performance on 15 April: Artist Talk
Credits
Co-production: Mladinsko Theatre, Maska Ljubljana, City of Women. With the support of the Slovenian Cultural Center - SKICA Berlin.
Location
HAU3
Tempelhofer Ufer 10, 10963 BerlinHAU3 unfortunately is not barrier-free. Access to the theatre is via a stairwell (3rd floor). The use of a lift is possible with prior arrangement. If you need help, please contact our Ticketing & Service team at +49 (0)30 259004-27 or email us at tickets@hebbel-am-ufer.de. Wheelchair users are also kindly requested to register their attendance at least one day before the performance.
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