Women and Apple Trees

Moa Martinson's 1933 novel takes us to a poor neighbourhood in Norrköping at the turn of the century, where Sally and Ellen grow up and later, as adults, find their way back to each other. Ellen endures a destructive marriage through silence - her own way of surviving. Sally chooses a different path - she speaks plainly, even when those around her would rather not hear it. 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 it still carries a social pathos that has not aged. Now dramatised by Tora von Platen and directed by Julia Marko-Nord, the story comes to life on stage with Emilia Roosmann, Tuuli Heinonen, Maria Sundbom, Mårten Andersson and Emil Grudemo El Hayek in the roles.

Set and costume design: Sven Haraldsson. Composition: Martin Hederos. Make-up design: Angelica Ekeberg. Lighting design: Sofia Linde and Hannele Philipson. Dramaturg: Ninna Tersman. A co-production with Västerbottensteatern. Performance length: 2 hours including interval.