Fun Fact
And the next question is: In what year did this happen? How many were there? Did anyone survive or did no one survive? People like to ask questions. We almost have to ask. And even more we like to be the ones who can give the right answers. «Fun Fact» is a celebration of knowledge and logical thinking. We are sailing on the ocean of facts, blowing wind into the sails of deduction and avoiding the cliffs of errors. The right answer must be found before time runs out!
This is the first collaboration between two theatre groups from Estonia and Slovenia. Based on the Estonian tradition of meeting in a community centre for a quiz, they explore historical events that connect them. Or rather: that connect us all. And we realise: small dramas are forgotten. It’s the big dramas that we remember. But only if they are big enough to leave us room for speculation.
Following the performance of «Fun Fact» on 25 May, there will be a discussion with the artists at 22:00 in the Zentrum Markus.
Katarina Stegnar, Primož Bezjak and Branko Jordan are among the best-known actors in Slovenia. Together they perform under the name Beton Ltd. This is their first collaboration with Estonian theatre makers Mart Kangro, Juhan Ulfsak and Eero Epner, who are already well known in Bern. The three were in the auawirleben programme in 2022 with It Stays As It Is and in 2019 with Workshop.
Easy Read
In this piece is a little bit like a quiz. It’s about how people remember big events that happened in the world.
Translation into Sign Language
The performance of 25.5. will be translated into Swiss German Sign Language (DSGS). Seats with a good view to the interpreters are marked.
Interpreters: Mara Flückiger & Tanja Joseph
For this event you can find an explanatory video in DSGS here.
For people with mobility disabilities
Dampfzentrale is wheelchair accessible. There are stair lifts to the foyer, the Turbinensaal and the toilets. The Access Friend will be happy to help you operate the lifts or you can use the Eurokey. The theatre has a barrier-free toilet. If you are coming with a wheelchair, please contact us in advance so that we can reserve an appropriate seat for you: checkin@auawirleben.ch
On the 25th we also offer an accessible shuttle (Betax) to the audience discussion «Fun Fact» or to «Proxemics» at the Zentrum Markus. It will be parked in front of the Dampfzentrale after the performance.
Special Check-In
At auawirleben you have the option of a Special Check-In. If for any reason you would like to avoid the crowded foyer, require a specific seat, need any mobility assistance or would like to be picked up at the bus station, please contact us in advance (checkin@auawirleben.ch). Someone from the team will accompany you according to your needs.
Access Friend
At Dampfzentrale you will find an Access Friend before, during and after the performances. This person is marked with a purple waistcoat. If you have any questions about accessibility or need assistance, please turn to the Access Friend.
Social Story
Social stories are used as a tool to prepare people for a social event such as a theatre performance. In our Social Stories, you will find a description for each performance, what situation to expect at the venue and what customs apply there. You can find the (German) Social Story of .«Fun Fact» as PDF here.
- By
- Branko Jordan, Katarina Stegnar, Primož Bezjak, Mart Kangro, Juhan Ulfsak, Eero Epner
- With
- Katarina Stegnar, Primož Bezjak, Mart Kangro, Juhan Ulfsak, Eero Epner
- Sound Design
- Jure Vlahovič
- Light Design
- Andrej Petrovčič
- Costumes
- Olja Grubić
- Graphic Design
- Jaan Evart
- Production Management
- Eneli Järs (Kanuti Gildi SAAL), Maja Vižin (Bunker)
Production: Bunker Ljubljana, Kanuti Gildi SAAL, Eero Epner, Juhan Ulfsak, Mart Kangro