THE CATHEDRAL

A prostitute takes refuge in the Cathedral. Two women pray, sing and explore their deepest desires. A girl twists, writhes and contorts in an attempt to fit in to the hegemony. The Cathedral celebrates women at their most vulnerable and most compelling. The empty space is transformed into a confessional; into a crucible of female sexuality; into a dark and dreamlike pit of shame and redemption.

“We aren’t interested in making didactic, burdensome theatre which preaches at audiences or tells them how to think and feel. The beauty of The Cathedral is it is a sequence of sounds, images, songs and jokes where each individual audience member finds something totally different. Some discover feminist rage. Some people see a clowning show with four very funny women. Others a railing against institutional oppression, or even a complicated love-hate letter to religion.”

“We aren’t interested in making didactic, burdensome theatre which preaches at audiences or tells them how to think and feel. The beauty of The Cathedral is it is a sequence of sounds, images, songs and jokes where each individual audience member finds something totally different. Some discover feminist rage. Some people see a clowning show with four very funny women. Others a railing against institutional oppression, or even a complicated love-hate letter to religion.”

“We aren’t interested in making didactic, burdensome theatre which preaches at audiences or tells them how to think and feel. The beauty of The Cathedral is it is a sequence of sounds, images, songs and jokes where each individual audience member finds something totally different. Some discover feminist rage. Some people see a clowning show with four very funny women. Others a railing against institutional oppression, or even a complicated love-hate letter to religion.”

We believe that the materials and textures of a space shape the audience’s experience, drawing them deeper into the world we create. With the generous support of Yodomo and Naomi Paul Studio, we have fully hand-crafted and designed the set of The Cathedral—a testament to our dedication to artistry, craft, and collaboration. From intricate crochet and delicate knitting to carefully sewn details, every element has been handmade by the women in our company, infusing the stage with warmth, texture, and character.

We believe that the materials and textures of a space shape the audience’s experience, drawing them deeper into the world we create. With the generous support of Yodomo and Naomi Paul Studio, we have fully hand-crafted and designed the set of The Cathedral—a testament to our dedication to artistry, craft, and collaboration. From intricate crochet and delicate knitting to carefully sewn details, every element has been handmade by the women in our company, infusing the stage with warmth, texture, and character.

We believe that the materials and textures of a space shape the audience’s experience, drawing them deeper into the world we create. With the generous support of Yodomo and Naomi Paul Studio, we have fully hand-crafted and designed the set of The Cathedral—a testament to our dedication to artistry, craft, and collaboration. From intricate crochet and delicate knitting to carefully sewn details, every element has been handmade by the women in our company, infusing the stage with warmth, texture, and character.

Current production  

Directed by
Ami Okumura Jones

Conceived and executed by
Helene Madsen Smed,
Margherita Deri,
Lily Moana Sinko,
Virginia Ruspini

Current production  

Directed by
Ami Okumura Jones

Conceived and executed by
Helene Madsen Smed,
Margherita Deri,
Lily Moana Sinko,
Virginia Ruspini

Current production  

Directed by
Ami Okumura Jones

Conceived and executed by
Helene Madsen Smed,
Margherita Deri,
Lily Moana Sinko,
Virginia Ruspini

Original production

Directed by  
Daniel Kettle  Devised

Performed by Marie Danielsen,
Margherita Deri,
Lily Sinko,
Erika Sviderskyte

With special thanks to

Uri Roodner,
Louise Barron,
Emily Hindle,
Giulia Ferrando,
Elena Peris

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