{"id":22657,"date":"2025-05-27T10:10:27","date_gmt":"2025-05-27T08:10:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/norrlandsoperan.se\/forestallningar\/verpete\/"},"modified":"2026-09-03T16:13:17","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T14:13:17","slug":"verpete","status":"publish","type":"event","link":"https:\/\/norrlandsoperan.se\/en\/programme\/verpete\/","title":{"rendered":"Verpete"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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A mesmerizing experience beyond the ordinary<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

V\u0113rpete is <\/em>a powerful experience where you are drawn into a living force of nature. Here, every rotation and movement feels like part of something greater\u2014a vortex in which we are all interconnected. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inspired by Baltic dance and folk music, the Swedish-Latvian duo Erik Eriksson and Kri\u0161j\u0101nis Sants invite us to join them in their whirling world. Hand in hand, they spin across the floor in a constant interplay of trust and tension. Like a swirling whirlpool, they scatter the audience one moment, only to draw us together in a shared flow the next. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With live music from the vibraphone and guitar, an immersive soundscape is created that follows the rhythm and patterns of the dance. V\u0113rpete is <\/em>not just a performance\u2014it is a trance beyond the everyday, an experience that captivates, sweeps you away, and leaves you moved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Reservations starting August 12<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

This performance requires you to reserve a free ticket. If the performance is sold out, you can join the drop-in line for a seat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be on time!<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Your free ticket is valid only until 10 minutes before the start; after that, any remaining seats will be offered to those in the walk-in line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The performance is part of the Open House at the Norrlandsoperan on August 23.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In English<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

V\u0113rpete is a powerful experience that draws you into a living force of nature. Every rotation and movement feels like part of something greater\u2014a vortex where we are all interconnected. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inspired by Baltic dance and folk music, the Swedish-Latvian duo Erik Eriksson and Kri\u0161j\u0101nis Sants invite us into their whirling world. Hand in hand, they glide across the floor in a constant interplay of trust and tension. Like a swirling whirlpool, they scatter the audience one moment, only to draw us together the next in a shared flow. Please note:<\/strong> This performance is a standing event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bookings starting August 12<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

This performance requires you to reserve a free ticket. If the performance is sold out, you can join the drop-in line to wait for a spot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Be on time!<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Your free ticket is valid only until 10 minutes before the performance begins. After that, any available seats will be offered to those in the walk-in line. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Free admission for everyone<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Admission is completely free for all events at the Norrlandsoperan during Open House, but this performance requires you to reserve a free ticket, as seating is limited.<\/td><\/td><\/tr>
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Standing audience<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

The performance is standing room only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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For whom?<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

The performance is aimed at adults, but is also suitable for children and teens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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