School- and integration program

“Knowledge about Nelly Sachs’ life story can be a good way of creating understanding and knowledge about the situation that many people in Sweden are in today. This is particularly important in a period when alienation and xenophobia are on the rise”, says Pia Forsgren, Manager and Artistic Director of The Jewish Theatre.

In connection to the staged exhibition, Flight and Metamorphosis. Nelly Sachs, writer, Berlin/Stockholm, The Jewish Theatre ran a school- and integration program with secondary and upper secondary schools. This involved thousands of pupils making a journey of discovery through language, inviting them to reflect on language, identity and exile. Another aim was to invite and encourage young people’s own writing.

Each pupil and teacher received materials specially produced by The Jewish Theatre and a guided tour of the exhibition. Among the schools we collaborated with are the International School in Sätra, Vasa Real, Nytorpsskolan in Salem, Rinkebyskolan and Viktor Rydbergs Gymnasium in Djursholm.

Photo Olle Kirchmeier