4.48 Psychosis by Sarah Kane / directed by Sandy Artuso
« Remember the light and believe the light
An instant of clarity before eternal night »
Solo-performed by Catherine Elsen, visually designed by artist Anne Lindner and directed by Sandy Artuso, Independent Little Lies brings Sarah Kane’s last play to Kasemattentheater.
The play has previously been performed at Kulturfabrik Esch-sur-Alzette (Première) and Centre Culturel Régional opderschmelz Dudelange.
4.48 Psychosis is a powerful and intense exploration of the darkness and the light fighting inside the mind of the protagonist, an intense ride through their mental descent. The virtuosic and precise use of the language, the lyrical potency of this powerful text starkly contrasts with the main theme: the decline of the mental health of the dramatic “I”. But as always in Sarah Kane’s plays, there is hope, and especially through the visual directing and a multifaceted performance, this production will explore the brightness hidden in this text.
**This play deals with mental health and suicide. Audience members who may be sensitive to these elements, please take note**
Performing Actress: Catherine Elsen
Director: Sandy Artuso
Scenography & Artistic Design: Anne Lindner
Light Design: Steve Demuth/ Nina Schaeffer
Theatre Pedagogue: Laetitia Lang
Assistant Director: Claire Wagener
Production Manager: Jill Christophe
Photo: Daniel Fragoso (Black Magic Tea)
Within the framework of this production,
ILL organises a series of round table discussions and workshops on the subject of mental health.
8.10.2024 19:00: Round table talk on the subject of mental health and youth at Salle Nic. Birtz, Hôtel de Ville, Dudelange
15.10.2024 afternoon: Workshops and talks at the event on mental health by Réseau Psy at Bâtiment4
Past events :
A round table discussion has been held at Kulturfabrik (Kinosch) on the following topic:
Artists pushing their limits – when (mental) health becomes an issue
More and more artists are addressing health in their work – both mental and physical. This can also bring them to their own limits as artistic work always requires a complete immersion into a subject, and entails full disclosure of yourself and your vulnerabilities to the public.
Artists talk about their experiences, about pushing their limits and what they do to protect themselves in the artistic process.
A production by Independent Little Lies – ILL in coproduction with Centre Culturel Kulturfabrik Esch-sur-Alzette and Centre Culturel Régional opderschmelz Dudelange. With the support of the Ministry of Culture, the City of Esch-sur-Alzette and Œuvre Nationale de Secours Grande-Duchesse Charlotte.
4.48 Psychosis was first performed at the Royal Court Jerwood Theatre Upstairs, Sloane Square, London on 23 June 2000.
Event Venue
14, rue du Puits, 2355 Bonnevoie, Luxembourg
