About the Genderhouse dialogue

Join us for a professional conversation at GenderHouse Dialogue, where the focus is on diversity and representation on stage. We have invited a sharp panel who, based on their own practices and experiences, will discuss why (despite the fact that there are only good reasons) we still find it so damn hard to implement more diversity in the arts.

JUSTICE - JUST DO IT

The arguments for greater diversity are many; it allows us to develop empathy and understand different perspectives. It's a source of inspiration to seek new paths and it helps to break stereotypes and prejudices. But when we look around the performing arts landscape, where does representation go? Through short presentations, conversations between our panelists and questions from the audience, we will explore the anatomy of diversity and act as a mouthpiece for some of the great initiatives that already exist out there.

MEET THE PANELISTS

Elias Sadaq: Author and playwright, current with the poetry collection “Djinn”. In the fall of 2024, Aarhus Theatre will stage his adaptation of Selma Lagerlöf's “Køresvenden”.

Alina Buchberger: Dramaturg and curator at Kampnagel in Hamburg and representative of the Europe Beyond Access partnership.

Sean Guist: Curator of OUTstages queer theater festival at the Intrepid Theatre in Victoria, Canada.

Runa Norheim: Curator at the festival Dans på Skeivå organized by RAS - Regional arena for contemporary dance in Norway.

Toke Broni Strandby: Dancer, choreographer and lecturer in dance and choreography at DDSKS' dance program in Holstebro.

Michael Omoke - Founder and artistic director of ACT: New Nordic Voices, Denmark's leading transnational theater.

The conversation will be moderated by Pernille Taagaard Dinesen, Museum Director at KØN - Gender Museum Denmark.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Date: Wednesday, May 29th at 10:00-13:00

Place: Remisen at Godsbanen, Skovgaardsgade 3, 8000 Aarhus C.

Format: Doors open at 09:30, where it will be possible to refuel with a cup of coffee before the panel opens up for the conversation at 10:00. The dialog will take place over two rounds with breaks along the way.

Language: The panel speaks English - but you have the opportunity to provide input in Danish.

Access: At Godsbanen, there is easy access for wheelchair users and people with walking difficulties, as well as access to disabled toilets. The sound in the room will be amplified during the panel debate.

Arranged with Performing Arts Platform

Genderhouse dialogue

Date: 29th of May
Time: 10.00-13.00
Venue: Remisen - Godsbanen, Skovgaardsgade 3, 8000 Aarhus C.