Emil Nordman’s upcoming work Uncertainty – The Tales of Emeric s an emotional and dynamic performance that draws the audience into the world of the warrior Emeric and into the depths of the human mind.
The piece, whose movement language is inspired by fencing and martial arts, explores psychoanalyst Carl Gustav Jung’s concept of shadow work. In a mythical fantasy world, it raises questions that resonate with us all: How well do we really know ourselves? Do we truly have control over who we are? Can we conquer the darkness that hides within our souls and find our inner light?
Uncertainty – The Tales of Emeric is based on a script written by Nordman. It's a fictional work, inspired by Nordman's own experiences. Nordman plays the lead role. The performance is directed by Antti Silvennoinen. The team also includes actor Ville Seivo, sound designer Antero Kemppi, and costume designer Erika Turunen.
The performance is produced as part of the OAF Academy program and created in collaboration with DuvTeatern.
The production is supported by the Kone Foundation, the Swedish Cultural Foundation in Finland, and Konstsamfundet.
at Culture Centre Caisa (Kaikukatu 4, Helsinki)
Thursday 9 October, 7 pm
Saturday 11 October, 3 pm
Sunday 12 October, 3 pm
Language of the performance: English
Content note: The performance includes battle scenes, bright lights and loud sounds.
The performance is not recommended for young children.
Directed by: Antti Silvennoinen
Script & concept: Emil Nordman
Performers: Emil Nordman, Ville Seivo
Sound and light design: Antero Kemppi
Costume design: Erika Turunen
Production: Outsider Art Festival and DuvTeatern
In 2024 Nordman was selected for the OAF Academy’s artist program. The OAF Academy, run by the Outsider Art Festival, supports outsider artists and creates a new operational model that enables artists to create artworks as commissions.
Emil Nordman has been in DuvTeatern's dramaclub since 2016. He has previously performed in Sense of Hope (2022), a dance performance co-produced by DuvTeatern and Carl Knif Company. Nordman has also participated in the dance production Tässä tanssissa minä vien (2019) produced by Mad House Helsinki and directed by Tellervo Kalleinen.
Photo: Teemu Ullgrén