The Phoenix under the open sky

The Journey of the Phoenix was performed outdoors in Finland in October. This is a style Reijo Kela has developed over many years, and María Ellingsen took the plunge, rolling around in Finnish earth and heather in Filippía Elísdóttir’s exquisite costumes. Kristiina Ilmonen was a special guest at this performance, playing voice, flutes and drums. The performance was powerful – though the actor and dancer were rather scratched by the end.