Jo Strømgen Kompani

Jo Strømgren Kompani (JSK) was founded in 1998 and, from its base in Norway, has grown to become one of the most successful independent groups in Scandinavia.

The company has toured in more than 60 countries to date, presenting around 150 performances each year in both major national theatres and small alternative venues around the world. JSK’s home stage in Oslo is the Norwegian National Opera and Ballet, where Jo Strømgren serves as choreographer in residence.

Their style is characterized by a distinctive blend of dance and theatre, marked by a unique sense of humor that is often highly physical and combined with darker political undertones. Another “trademark” is the extensive use of nonsense language and, in recent years, a playful use of voice-over narration.






The Ministry of Unresolved Feelings

The Ministry of Unresolved Feelings has limited resources, but an important mission. Social workers are responsible for solving problems that no other agency can address. The stacks of papers in the inbox keep growing, yet the cases of a surprisingly high number of applicants are reviewed.

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Tech Rider

Country  
Norway
Choreography, Text, Scenic Design, Lighting Design & Sound Design 
Jo Strømgren
Costume Design
Bregje van Balen
Performers
Henriette Hamli, Jakub Mędrzycki, Nora Svendsgård, Mikael Rønne, Angela Iannes Bryulant 

Music 
Nina Simone,  Pjotr Tsjajkovskij, Anton Karas,  Francisco Tarrega,  Gaston Ouvrard,  Domenico Scarlatti, Haukur Morthens, Janusz Gniatkowski,  Sepultura, Georges Bizet,  Lill Lindfors, Camille Saint-Saëns

Photgraphy
Tilo Stengel

Co-Producción
GöteborgsOperans Danskompani

In addition to its performance, the company facilitated a masterclass for festival participants.