RÅMATERIAL (Raw Material) is a project that explores the documentary as a tool and starting point for drama as well as the use of documentary (raw) material as core material for contemporary drama.
The project involves three playwrights working intensively on a documentary theme of their choice. The project consists of workshops in Helsinki and Hanko, where they learn about the methods and tools that playwrights working with documentary material can use in their work.
During Hangö Teaterträff, the audience can experience a public demo created by the project’s participants. Welcome along!
RÅMATERIAL is an independent continuation of Labbet’s previous projects, Futures (2023) and SMACK (2024), which also explored the possibilities of creating a play from specific perspectives.
Project leader: Marie Kajava
Playwrights: Fabian Silén, Heidi Von Wright, Anna-Sofia Nylund
Dramaturges: Kasimir Koski, Sinna Virtanen (Labbet)
Project producer: Liisa Blad (Labbet)
Graphic: Herta Donner
Labbet r.f. is a non-profit association that works to develop and promote new Swedish-speaking drama and innovative performance in Finland. This year marks Labbet’s 25th anniversary.