On stage
Avtryck Tjörn / MEDEA – revenge shall purify my blood
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- Samlingssalen (The Assembly Hall)
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The classic drama Medea is brought to life with raw fury in a powerful stage performance, where Klara Ahlersten's distinctive voice and sonic landscape carry Euripides' drama straight to the heart of the audience.
I am Medea
I am the monstrous one
I am the murderer
Here I am
I am Medea
I am the goddess
I gave birth to all
Here I am
MEDEA – revenge shall purify my blood is a musical dramatic work by musician and composer Klara Ahlersten and director Svante Grogarn. The performance is based on adapted and newly written texts inspired by Euripides' Medea. All material is performed in English. The texts are woven into newly composed music, with the voice at its core.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Language: English
Ticket prices:
Regular: 150 SEK
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Performers:
Klara Ahlersten – vocals, electronics and composition
Svante Grogarn – text and direction
My Hellgren – cello and electronics
Joel Fabiansson – synthesiser
Mikael Andersson – percussion
Avtryck Tjörn is organised by Tjörn Municipality.
Contact
Isabelle Felczak, Tjörn Municipality: isabelle.felczak@tjorn.se / +46 (0)304-60 11 85
9–11 October 2026
Avtryck – Performing Arts Festival on Tjörn
During the weekend of 9–11 October, Avtryck Tjörn returns for its 2026 edition – a performing arts festival for children, young people, and adults. The festival offers new experiences and fresh perspectives through storytelling, performance, music, dance, theatre, and much more. Choose a festival pass to enjoy the full programme, or purchase tickets for individual performances.
Programme 2026 (Swedish)