Rót
Rót is a new poetic puppet play for families from Handbendi Puppet Theatre, about roots, empathy, and the stories that make us whole.
The piece takes place in the summer of 1995 when a young boy in a small Icelandic town meets his grandmother, his abuela, for the first time. She arrives from Paraguay like a burst of colour and song, bringing with her a suitcase filled with stories, memories, and a touch of magic.
Through music, puppetry, and visual enchantment, the story travels between Iceland and South America, past and present, reality and imagination. With song, puppetry and magical visual theatre, the play explores what it means to grow up between different worlds, carrying different stories within us. It is a heartfelt, colourful, and visually rich show celebrating family, heritage, and the beauty of being oneself.
Handbendi is an award-winning puppet theatre based in rural Northwest Iceland. The theatre specialises in original, impactful productions for audiences of all ages and tours widely abroad to great acclaim. Founded in 2016 by director, performer, and puppeteer Greta Clough, Handbendi has established itself as one of Iceland’s most original performing arts groups.
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Es el verano de 1995 y un niño de un pequeño pueblo islandés está a punto de conocer a su abuela por primera vez. Ella llega de Paraguay como un torbellino de color y música latinoamericana, con una maleta llena de historias, recuerdos y magia. El mundo de Óli da vueltas y se descubre a sí mismo de una manera nueva.
A través de canciones, títeres y un asombroso teatro visual, la obra explora lo que significa crecer entre dos mundos y llevar diferentes historias dentro. Es importante contar estas historias, incluso las difíciles, relacionadas a tiempos de dictadura.
Esta conmovedora y visual representación es una creación de un equipo internacional de artistas de Paraguay, Eslovaquia, Estados Unidos, República Checa, República Dominicana, Japón, Reino Unido y todos los rincones de Islandia. Nos recuerda que nuestras historias, por pequeñas que sean, son las que nos conectan.
Una experiencia entrañable e imaginativa para todas las edades y, especialmente para familias donde se crece entre dos idiomas; islandés y español.
Performances:
31 May at 14:00
4 June at 18:00
7 June at 16:00
Accessibility
Access to Tjarnarbíó is generally good. There is a low threshold at the entrance, and the building is otherwise step‑free.
Two wheelchair spaces are in the front row of the hall.
Two accessible toilets are available.
One designated accessible parking space is located directly outside.
All toilets are gender-neutral
The show on 4 June will be sign language interprated
