Guest Voices
Each festival week begins with a topical guest voice that sets the tone for the festival’s themes.
Pascal Gielen
After Consensus. What does a polarising society need theatre for?
The English-language guest voice will be published on Thursday 5 March.
Pascal Gielen (b. 1970) is a writer and a full professor of Sociology of Culture and Politics at the Antwerp Research Institute for the Arts (ARIA) at the University of Antwerp, where he also leads the Culture Commons Quest Office (CCQO).
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Mia Wennerstrand
The Party is Coming
The English-language guest voice will be published on Tuesday 10 March.
Mia Wennerstrand's works are mostly performances, but also include texts and videos. She was awarded the State Prize for Art in 2021. She holds a Master's degree in theater arts and has also worked as a curator.
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Tarja Halonen
Power, force, and responsibility
The Finnish-language guest voice will be published on Wednesday 18 March.
Tarja Halonen is a Finnish lawyer and politician who served as President of Finland from 2000 to 2012 and was the country's first female president. Prior to her presidency, she served as a member of parliament, minister, and foreign minister.
Teivo Teivainen
The Carnival of Resistance. Why does activism mainly evoke anxiety, irritation and melancholy?
The Finnish-language guest voice will be published on Wednesday 25 March.
Teivo Teivainen is a professor of world politics at the University of Helsinki and an active social commentator. His research and public activities focus on democracy, the global economy, and power relations.
