Women and Apple Trees

Moa Martinson's 1933 novel takes us to the poor quarters of Norrköping in the late 1800s, where Sally and Ellen grow up and later, as adults, find each other again. Ellen endures a destructive marriage through silence - her own way of surviving. Sally chooses a different path - she speaks plainly, regardless of whether anyone listens. Around them, children move through a daily life of hard work, loss, and moments of togetherness.

The novel portrays women's living conditions in language rooted in earth and labour, and its social pathos remains relevant. Nearly a hundred years later, it now comes to life on stage in an adaptation by Tora von Platen, directed by Julia Marko-Nord.

On stage: Emilia Roosmann, Tuuli Heinonen, Maria Sundbom, Mårten Andersson and Emil Grudemo El Hayek. Set and costume design: Sven Haraldsson. Composition: Martin Hederos. Mask design: Angelica Ekeberg. Lighting design: Sofia Linde and Hannele Philipson. Dramaturge: Ninna Tersman. A co-production with Västerbottensteatern. Performance duration: 2 hours including intermission.