The Elephant

In collaboration with Teatergruppen Batida

DALIA: Ladies and Gentlemen! This is a very, very, very, very, very sad story about a man who calls himself “The Great Magician”. He has the very, very, very highest opinion of himself, but one fine day he will realize that he knows nothing at all about true greatness…

The Elephant is a co-production of Tiyatro BeReZe and Teatergruppen Batida.
​​​​​​​Batida is a touring company based in Copenhagen, Denmark. Since forming in 1985, the group has developed a theatrical form in which live music, movement, and dance are vital elements. Over a period of time, the group has acquired its own characteristic expression, alive and rich in imagery. Apart from performing approximately 150 shows yearly all over Denmark, Batida also tours abroad, and in recent years the company has performed in 35 countries. Their travels have provided artistic and personal meetings that have given  way to international collaborations, mutual inspirations and collective energy as we have experienced  in our co-production of The Elephant.

Written and Directed by Søren Ovesen
Translated by Erkan Uyanıksoy
Performed by Elif Temuçin & Erkan Uyanıksoy
Scenography Søren Ovesen
Costumes Karen Rasmussen
Decors Mads Rasmussen
Photographs Gaia Squarci
Illustration for Poster by İlker Çelen
Poster Designed by Aslı Örge
Duration 45 min.
Premiere 15 October 2013, Copenhagen