RADIX is a studium where citizens, artists and scholars can re-examine the practice of theatre as radical. Radical must in this context be seen as an origin, or root–from the Latin radix. Theatre must in this context be understood as the arena in which performance takes place. The studium is run by ibodies since 2022 and examines theatre and its languages and pays special attention to what kinds of performance are possible within the arena of the theatre.

In this special edition of RADIX we will examine the idea of the triás: the trinity. Passed down through centuries, the idea that three aspects are necessary for creation to exist–passivity, activity and neutrality–can be found in mythology, theology, philosophy and art. The uniqueness of the triadic relationship, as opposed to the dyadic relationship, is that only when a third aspect enters the dynamics of a two-way relationship can something new come about: creation.

Bearing this in mind, we will look specifically at the triadic relationship between the spectator, the actor and the space. This triadic relationship is common in nearly all theatrical traditions. Over the past centuries this relationship has nevertheless cemented itself, within a Western theatrical canon, as one in which the spectator remains passive and the theatrical space homogenous by virtue of the theatre salon. Counteracting this predominant tradition we are interested in examining theatrical pieces that question the passivity of the spectator and revolt against the homogenous theatrical space. All the performances presented in this year’s program challenge, question and subvert our preconceived ideas of who, or what, is active, passive or neutral within a performance. Our emphasis on the possibilities inherent in examining the triás remains an ode to the possibility of civic engagement that the origins of theatre presupposed.

These considerations and more will be at the forefront during a week-long event of performances, talks and workshops with invited artists and thinkers from across the globe. The majority of the performances have been reimagined especially for this edition of RADIX. The emphasis of the program remains to provide a meeting-place through the arts for public and artist alike. Public talks with the invited artists will run parallel to the performances throughout the week which we invite you to attend and discuss at!

Artist talks will run through 5-8 of August at Gröna Rummet 5-8 augusti. Full schedule will be announced shortly!

RADIX is in collaboration with Atalante, Konstepidemin, Konstkollektivet, FLOCK & MYLLER and others.

Performance schedule

Don’t miss out on experiencing these performances that are performed for 1, 2, 4 and 30 spectators at a time!

4-5/8 DEMOCRACY by ibodies at Konstepidemin 

5-6/8 RIVOLTI by MOMEC at Gathenhielmska Huset

6-7/8 Passages of the Morphobles by Living Picture Theatre at Konstepidemin

8-9/8 AMORE and PSICHE by Teatro del Lemming at Konstkollektivet

Supported by Göteborgs Stad and Västra Götalandsregionen.