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The production is based on conversations you had with your grandmother during the 2020 lockdown. How did you feel during these conversations?
Suddenly hopping on a plane to the other side of the world was no longer an option, so I felt very far away.
It was originally made to be performed outdoors. Are there any challenges with bringing the show to a theatre?
No. It’s much easier because it’s a controlled environment. Once I performed it outside two ducks landed nearby and started mating. Loudly. That doesn’t happen in a theatre.
How are mythological elements weaved into the show?
The Norse myth of Ragnarok (the end of times) ends with the world being reborn. But with a twist. I thought that was interesting in the context of‘‘The new normal’’ (whatever that meant).
How is your grandmother doing now?
She passed away last year.
Chalk is very practical. In no time you can mark up a performance area. During the different alert levels people could draw a bubble around them for social distancing purposes. It’s also very playful. I was very inspired by all the hopschotches my daughter and her friends drew out on the road during the lockdowns.
You mention cake is included. What kind?
It’s called a Kringle. It’s a traditional Danish danish. It’s my grandmother’s recipe. It’s good!
