THE DESK

by Kauri Honkakoski Company (Finland)

One teacher

Five students
Five desks
A powerfully compelling show about dogma

Director Kauri Honkakoski mines their personal lived experience of a cult in this meticulous ensemble piece about the seductive power of discipline, hierarchy, mind control and the search for an ultimate Truth. Praised by audiences and critics alike for their mastery of physical expression, the Finnish company exposes the universal mechanics of power in political and spiritual cults. Expect

sharp, strong and poignant ensemble work.

Kauri Honkakoski (they/them) is the artistic director of Kauri Honkakoski Company. They have specialised in the art of Corporeal Mime, having trained for seven years at Theatre de L’Ange Fou’s School and Company in London.

CREDIT

Director: Kauri Honkakoski

On stage: Karina Degaspari (BR), Josefin Karlsson (SE), Sonja Järvisalo (FI), Liv Nordgren (SE), Freia Stenbäck

(FI), and Kauri Honkakoski (FI)

Lighting Design: Sisu Nojonen

Sound Design: Tuuli Kyttälä

Videos: Jonathan Rankle

Photos: Noomi Ljungdell (cover photo), Mihaela Bodlovic (show pictures)

TECH INFO

Stage area: approximately 10 x 10 m
Floor: black dance floor (dance mats) or other suitable black stage surface required
Offstage space: minimum 5 m² required upstage right, preferably separated from the stage with a black curtain
Set-up time: minimum 6 hours required, with lighting pre-rigged prior to the company’s arrival
Touring crew: 8 persons

AWARDS & REVIEWS

“Brilliant piece of wordless storytelling.”

★★★★★ The List

“Consistently impressive.”

★★★★★ The Wee Review

“A masterclass in precision ensemble movement.”

★★★★★ Broadway Baby

“A triumph for movement based theatre.”

★★★★ FEST