Something That Never Was - An Evening of Literature, Art and Censorship

Why do some people in power throughout history try to control literature and narratives? What happens to communities when certain voices are silenced? And what does it mean to have the freedom to write, create and be heard? Join us for an evening at Sydhavn Library on October 21, where performing arts and conversation meet around censorship, literature, artistic freedom and freedom of expression.

Censorship of literature and art and restrictions on freedom of expression have existed throughout history and still exist today. But how do those in power try to control recounts and votes? What happens to writers and artists when their works are restricted, banned or tried to silence? And how can we recognize some of the same mechanisms across history and today?

At 7pm Something That Never WasWe begin with a screening of Ukrainian choreographer and dancer Anastasia Krasnoshchoka's solo dance work Something That Never Was. The work is based on the poetry and music of a generation of Ukrainian artists - The Executed Renaissance - who were censored and persecuted in the 1930s.

At 7:30pm Conversation and Q&A after the performance, the evening continues with a conversation about censorship, literature, artistic freedom and freedom of expression with professor and former chairman of Danish PEN (1983-90, 2015-22). Based on the work, we look at how artists and writers throughout history have faced censorship and pressure and at what we can recognize in contemporary examples. The conversation also opens up questions about what it means for our ability to understand each other and the world around us.

Come and experience, listen or join the conversation.

SOMETHING THAT NEVER WAS - CreditsProducer: Teater A
Choreographer & Performer: Anastasia Krasnoshchoka
Dramaturge: Maria Cornett
Composers: Lucie Cure, Viktor Kosenko, Mykola Leontovych
Sound Design: Lucie Cure
Music Performed by: Lucie Cure, Anastasiia Kyshkovska
Stage design and costume design: Dicki Lakha
Picture: Sabastian Falck Stigsby
Supported by: William Demant Foundation, Louis Hansen Foundation, Friends of the Ballet, Metropolis, Copenhagen Dancer, Sydhavn Theatre

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A Something That Never Was — An Evening on Art and CensorshipWhy have some in power throughout history tried to control literature and stories? What happens to societies when certain voices are silenced? O que significa a la libertad para criar, criar e ser cuerda? Join us at Sydhavn Library on October 21st for an evening where performance and conversation come together around censorship, literature, artistic freedom and freedom of expression.

Censorship de literatura a arte, a restricciones sobre freedomos de expressão, existe durante história e continuar a existe todo. But how has someone in power tried to control stories and voices? What happens to writers and artists when their work is restricted, banned or silenced? Hvordan kan vi a?

The evening begins with a performance of Ukrainian choreographer and dancer Anastasia Krasnoshchoka's solo work Something That Never Was. Het werk zum poetek en muziek van een generatie van Ukrainische artistes bekend als The Executed Renaissance, die censuré en persecten in de 1930s.

After the performance, the evening continues with a conversation about censorship, literature, artistic freedom and freedom of expression with professor and prev. chair of Dansk PEN (1983-90, 2015-22). Tako,, a. La conversazione va aprire la domanda a cosa significa per la nostra abilità di comprendere un altro e il mondo di sveta.

Come to experience, listen or take part in the conversation. Book your free ticket here

SOMETHING THAT NEVER WAS - CreditsProducer: Theatre A
Choreographer & Performer: Anastasia Krasnoshchoka
Dramaturge: Maria Cornett
Composers: Lucie Cure, Viktor Kosenko, Mykola Leontovych
Sound Designer: Lucie Cure
Music performed by: Lucie Cure, Anastasiia Kyshkovska
Set and Costume Designer: Dicki Lakha
Picture: Sebastian Falck Stigsby
Supporters: William Demant Foundation, Friends of the Ballet, Louis Hansen Foundation, Metropolis, Copenhagen Dancer, Sydhavn Theatre