Exclusion as a theme in Marcus Rosenlund’s play debut
“Grandpa’s Mauser is a strong and extremely personal story. Marcus Rosenlund has written the play based on how he himself, as a severely bullied man, found his grandfather’s old Mauser gun and fantasized about being able to silence his tormentors once and for all,” says Granit, who also worked on the script together with Rosenlund and Marina Meinander.
In Grandpa’s Mauser , the main character Rolle, a meteorologist, portrayed by Tobias Zilliacus, is confronted by repressed memories that make him lose the concept as an adult in the middle of an ongoing TV broadcast. The play enters Rolle’s fantasy world and brings out the inner demons that remain from childhood.
“It’s going to be a cool, highly visual performance,” reveals Granit, who has collaborated with set and costume designer Heidi Wikar and video designer Jyri Suominen to create the thriller-like atmosphere on stage. “Despite the nasty experiences, we build in a lot of laughter and twisted humour, because Marcus Rosenlund’s own emotional tone of voice is allowed to shine through.”
Most of us have experienced bullying and vulnerability from some point of view. Through fiction, Marcus Rosenlund asks: what are the consequences of bullying and what wounds do we carry with us in life? And above all, can you reconcile with your enemy?
Michaela Granit has been active as a director in Sweden and internationally since 1984 and has staged a number of acclaimed productions on e.g. The Royal Dramatic Theatre, the National Theatre and the Gothenburg City Theatre. Her latest directing productions include the audience and critically acclaimed productions “The Great Fire”, The Misanthrope and Me Owns Nobody. Her previous projects in Finland include Svinalängorna at Wasa Teater and Rose at Svenska Teatern.
Grandpa’s Mauser premiere 11.3.2020 at Lilla Teatern (Yrjönkatu 30).
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Outsider as a theme in the science journalist’s play debut
Science journalist Marcus Rosenlund’s first fictional work, Morfars Mauser , will have its premiere at Lilla Teatern on 11 March. The performance is directed by director and screenwriter Michaela Granit, who grew up in Sweden and is of Finnish descent. In Grandpa Mauser , he tackles the consequences of being an outsider and the family traumas that are passed down from one generation to the next.
“Grandpa Mauser is a strong and incredibly personal story. Marcus Rosenlund has written the play based on how he found his grandfather’s old Mauser pistol and dreamed of silencing his bullies once and for all,” says Granit, who has also adapted the script together with Rosenlund and Marina Meinander .
In Grandpa Mauser , the protagonist Rolle, a meteorologist played by Tobias Zilliacus, is forced to face memories he has put aside that leave him completely upset on live TV. The performance takes us into Rolle’s fantasy world, where painful childhood memories take over.
“This is going to be a fierce, visual performance,” reveals Granit, who, together with set and costume designer Heidi Wikari and video designer Jyri Suominen , has created a thriller-like atmosphere on stage. “To defy the disgusting experiences, we build a lot of laughter and twisted humor into the performance, because we want to keep the style that is characteristic of Marcus Rosenlund.”
Each of us has experienced bullying and being an outsider from some perspective. Through fiction, Marcus Rosenlund asks: what are the consequences of bullying and what wounds do we carry with us throughout our lives? And above all – how do you reconcile with the enemy?”
Michaela Granit has worked as a director in Sweden and worldwide since 1984. He has directed performances for the Royal Dramatic Theatre, Riksteatern and the Gothenburg City Theatre, among others. His latest works include Den stora elden, Misantropen and Mig äger ingen. His previous works in Finland include Svinalängorna (Pig Farms) at the Wasa Theatre and the Rose Svenska Teatern.
Grandpa Mauser premieres 11.3.2020 at Lilla Teatern (Yrjönkatu 30).