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What is the role of the artist during war? What responsibility does a politician bear in times of humanitarian catastrophe? Transport: Frontline places these pressing questions at the heart of a theatrical experience set against the backdrop of armed conflict and displacement.

 

The performance enters a war zone where moral certainty crumbles and survival becomes inextricably linked to ethical compromises. It explores the emotional and political dimensions of modern warfare, whilst questioning how humanity can endure situations shaped by violence, fear and systemic failure.

 

Rather than offering simplistic answers, the performance confronts the ambiguity of responsibility in moments of crisis. It reflects on political power, media narratives, artistic testimony and the fragile boundaries between compassion and indifference. Through intimate human stories, it explores how individuals find themselves in impossible situations, whilst attempting to preserve dignity, empathy and their very humanity.

 

https://www.project-transport.eu

 

In Estonian with English and Slovenian subtitles.

 

Eesti Noorsooteater is the only professional puppet and visual theatre in Estonia that creates productions which foster empathy, curiosity and critical reflection, whilst exploring the relationships between people, society and the natural world.

 

https://www.eestinoorsooteater.ee/

 

Concept creator, director and lighting designer: Tin Grabnar

Dramaturg: Ajda Rooss

Visual and set designer: Sara Slivnik 

Composer and sound designer: Mateja Starič 

Costume designer: Tina Bonča

3D model and figure designer: Aleksander Andželović

Wireless lighting system designer: Gregor Kuhar, Matej Lazar

Visual design assistants: Katarina Planinc, Laura Krajnc

Cast: Lee Trei, Mart Müürisepp

Production manager: Liisa-Lii Tamme

Lighting designer: Triin Rahnu

Sound technician: Mikk Mengel

Stage technician: Steffi Viita

Puppet and set makers: Kári Arason, Andres Josing, Mihkel Niinemets, Krista Norden, Madli Liiva, Annika Aedma, Margus Tamme, Evelin Vassar, Laura Krajnc, Olga Milić, Katarina Planinc, Lorena Bukovec

Collection, development and preparation of story material for the Transport project: Tjaša Bertoncelj, Ana Duša, Tin Grabnar, Urša Majcen, Ajda Rooss