PERFORMANCES
THE MAN AT THE TRAMSTOP (2008)

In their fifth production, "The man at the tramstop", TOYBOYS address the topic of duality as well as questioning established truths and provoke analysis and reflection.

"The man at the tramstop" is inspired by the works of writer Alf Prøysen.

They have extracted perspectives and played with the duality in his texts seen from a “queer” point of view.

Allowing vulnerability as well as a wish to act decisively they create unpredictable leaps between humor and severity. The desire to be “lifted” by someone, the sense of fluctuating identities and aspirations are themes TOYBOYS address throughout the performance.
Behind the artistic efforts of TOYBOYS lies the wish to bring forward the concept of “differentness”, giving us a broader view on gender categories to encourage the development of a looser definition of identity: an acceptance of the multitude and parallel sexual categories which extends the definition and understanding of ourselves.

“WE ARE HERE, WE ARE QUEER, GET USED TO IT.”

Choreography, performers: Terje Tjøme Mossige and Ulf Nilseng
Musician: Anders Rogg
Stage design, video: Jan Steinum
Costumes: Antti Bjørn
Light design: Kyrre Heldal Karlsen
Prod. assistant: Marianne Albers
Executive producer: Cathe Sjøblom
Supported by: Arts Council Norway, Fond for Lyd og Bilde, Fund for Performing Artists
Co-production: Danza-Teatro Retazos, Havana, Cuba

2011 / LOVE and moving moments
2010 / There´s nothing new
under the sun
2009 / To be natural is such a very difficult pose to keep up
2008 / The man at the tramstop
2007 / Non Stop - Lydløs
2006 / Ubarberte Samtaler
2004 / BOYROOM
2002 / While We Are Sleeping

FOR INFORMATION
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info@toyboys.org

Executive Producer
Cathe Sjøblom
+47 915 68 236

 

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