SEMINAR: Breaking Multilingual Silence in the Nordic Performing Arts

Fri Dec 05 2025 at 09:30 am to 05:00 pm UTC+01:00

Inter Arts Center | Malmö

Inter Arts Center
Publisher/HostInter Arts Center
SEMINAR: Breaking Multilingual Silence in the Nordic Performing Arts
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Led by Dr. Vanja Hamidi Isacson (SE) and Director David Kozma (FI), coordinated by Post Theatre Collective (FI).
Throughout the Nordic region, multilingualism is an integral part of daily life for many people. The use of multiple languages in everyday interactions is not only common but often essential. However, this rich linguistic diversity is rarely reflected in the performing arts. This limited representation means that the multilingual reality of many Nordic residents is not adequately reflected on stage. The seminar "Breaking multilingual silence" will discuss strategies on increasing visibility of diverse languages on stage.
The seminar will consist of keynote speeches from established researchers within the field, a panel discussion with practitioners of multilingualism as well as a workshop session.
Keynote speakers
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Kasia Lech, Associate Professor Global Performance History Faculty of Humanities Theatre Studies, Amsterdam university.
Carla Jonsson, Professor in Educational Work. Department of Language Studies, Umeå University.
Registration
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Please register for the seminar here:
https://www.iac.lu.se/form/breaking-multilingual-silence-nordic-performing-arts
For more information follow https://www.theatrecollective.com/
or email David Kozma: [email protected]
Read more
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https://www.iac.lu.se/calendar/seminar-breaking-multilingual-silence-nordic-performing-arts
WORKSHOP: 6–10 December 2025
For Multilingual Actors from the Nordic Countries
Are you a professional actor with a multilingual background based in the Nordic region?
Read more: https://www.iac.lu.se/calendar/workshop-breaking-multilingual-silence-nordic-performing-arts
#multilingualism #posttheatrecollective #interartscenter #lukultur #konstnarligafakulteten #lundsuniversitet #lunduniversity
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Inter Arts Center, Bergsgatan 29, SE-214 22 Malmö, Sverige, Malmö, Sweden

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