Divine Comedy
The first production of the Divina Commedia International Theatre Project, The Divine Comedy, premiered at Suvilahti’s Tiivistämö in October 2011.
The performance was based on a combination of ensemble improvisations structured around Hell–Purgatory–Paradise, my own script, and commissioned scenes from Finnish contemporary playwrights.
“The Divine Comedy is a travelogue through visions.” — Maria Säkö, Helsingin Sanomat
“Sippola and her group have created a powerful and engaging theatrical experience, which, also in its concise duration, is an insightful adaptation of a historical classic.” — Martti Mäkelä
“Myllyteatteri’s Divine Comedy is visually contemporary, yet timeless in its message.” — Ilona Kangas
“Through the use of physical acting methods (Suzuki and Viewpoint), Sippola unites the large ensemble into a single cohesive whole. Rarely has such intense physical work been more appropriate than here.” – Linnea Stara, HBL, October 14, 2011
Direction: Miira Sippola
Set & costume design: Aili Ojalo
Lighting design: Matti Jykylä
Composer: Timo Muurinen
Sound design: Johanna Storm
Voice coach: Pia Skibdahl
Choreographic support: Piia Peltola
Assistant director: Mirva Anjala
Cast: Tuomas Tulikorpi, Yuko Takeda, Ulla Raitio, Ida-Lotta Backman, Jaakko Kiljunen, Outi Condit, Katariina Jumppanen, Joni Saarela, Miikka Tuominen, Maksim Pavlenko, Pilvi Hämäläinen, Iida Rauhalammi
