Who are the Copenhageners? How do we live? Are we really the happiest people in the world? Now is your chance to meet the people behind the statistics -- all laid bare -- when 100 carefully selected citizens enter the stage at Skuespilhuset. Statistics about 559,132 Copenhageners and 100 highly individual fates get together in a warm-hearted, humoristic and provocative attempt to capture the true identity of the city. 51 are females, 14 are born outside Europe, 50 live on their own, 8 are out of work, 30 are under 25. Are they content with their city? Are they lonely? Do they condone same sex marriage? Do they disregard red lights when cycling? Given the chance, what would they change in our society? Behind the concept is Berlin based Rimini Protokoll, the innovative masters of the docu-theatre and one of today's most interesting artist groups. Through live opinion polls and statistic curiosities blended with personal stories they challenge our perception of Copenhagen, and banalities are replaced by a diverse understanding of the city. 100% KØBENHAVN was presented 8-11 August 2013 by Københavns Internationale Teater in collaboration with Det Kongelige Teater and Statens Scenekunstskole in the framework of the Metropolis Festival. www.kit.dk www.kit.dk/2013/uk-100_PCT_KOEBENHAVN.html

• published: 15 Jan 2014
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