Ene-Liis Semper’s Heptagon premieres at Ekspeditsioon

Ene-Liis Semper’s new production Heptagon premieres at Ekspeditsioon theatre on Wednesday, November 11, ERR reports. The performance brings together myth and everyday life, with music woven throughout.

The production draws on different myths, the work of Hasso Krull, and text and improvisation by the actors. Its imagery includes a Sumerian creation song, the rage of Kali and memory bound in fringe, alongside themes of self-discovery and ambition.

Vambola Krigul performs live percussion, while Jakob Juhkam creates the musical setting. The cast includes Marika Vaarik, Mirtel Pohla, Simeoni Sundja, Alex Paul Pukk, Joonas Koff, Uku Pokk and Erling Eding of the Estonian Drama Theatre. Semper is the director and set designer. Siim Reispass designed the lighting, and Giacomo Veronesi worked as body dramaturg.