Kauri Honkakoski Company: HIGH TIDE

HIGH TIDE is an apocalyptic drawing-room drama set on the last shore of paradise.

How dare nature ruin such a perfect summer day?

A group of escapists enjoys an idyllic picnic while the world crumbles around them. How deep must one bury their head in the sand to avoid seeing the rising sea? The ocean is howling, the horizon tilting – but there is still time for another drink!

HIGH TIDE is a visceral physical theatre production performed by a tightly knit ensemble. Breathing through the body and the subconscious, the work explores the tipping point – the moment when something reaches its absolute limit.

Kauri Honkakoski Company is a powerhouse of Finnish physical theatre. Renowned for their captivatingly distinctive performances, the group interweaves rich physical expression, immersive soundscapes and striking visual design. Previous works, the critically acclaimed HINTERLAND and THE DESK, sold out rapidly. HIGH TIDE features the Company’s talented ensemble.

Three artist discussions are held over the performance week: in Finnish after the 24 and 28 Oct performances, and in Swedish after the 27 Oct performance.

”A diamond polished to perfection.”
– Marginaali (Hinterland)

”Absolutely phenomenal physical, acrobatic and mimetic expression.”
– Alba nu, Sweden (Hinterland)

“A masterpiece … enigmatic, hugely energetic and really impressive.”
– Kielipuolen päiväkirja (Hinterland)

“A truly harrowing physical-spacial portrait of the modern world.”
– Voima (Kellari)

“A masterclass in precision ensemble movement.”
– Broadway Baby, UK (The Desk)

”World-class physical theatre.”
– The Wee Review, UK (The Desk)

Artistic team:
Director, dramaturg: Kauri Honkakoski
Performers: Ines Kakkonen, Josefin Karlsson, Liv Meijer Nordgren, Freia Stenbäck, Valter Sui
Lighting design, set design: Sisu Nojonen
Sound design: Tuuli Kyttälä
Costume, masks: Kauri Honkakoski, Liv Meijer Nordgren
Photos: Minna Kurjenluoma, Laura Vuoma
Teasers: Minna Kurjenluoma, Tuuli Kyttälä (sound)

Co-production:
Kauri Honkakoski Company & Cultural Centre Stoa

Supported by:
Nordic Culture Point
The Finnish Cultural Foundation
The Swedish Cultural Foundation in Finland
The Swedish-Finnish Cultural Foundation
Föreningen Konstsamfundet
Otto A. Malm Foundation
Emilie och Rudolf Gesellius Stiftelse
Arts Promotion Centre Finland

Residencies:
DYNAMO Workspace, Odense
Cultural Centre Stoa, Helsinki
Upp på Botten, Järvsö

Language: non-verbal
Duration: 60 min
Age recommendation: 10 +
Genre: physical theatre, dance theatre

The production is part of Kauri Honkakoski Company’s Nordic project HIGH TIDE, which focuses on developing artistic expertise and opportunities within physical theatre.