“UNRECOGNIZED” Continues Its International Journey with a Tour in Sweden
Following its world premiere in Skopje and performances in Kosovo and Albania, the international theatre production “UNRECOGNIZED” continues its tour in Sweden in November 2026, with performances in three Swedish cities: Malmö, Gothenburg and Stockholm.
The Swedish tour opens on 13 November at Malmö Stadsteater, where the production will run until 15 November. On 18 November, “UNRECOGNIZED” will be presented at Göteborgs Stadsteater, followed by two performances on 21 and 22 November at Dramaten in Stockholm.
Written by Jeton Neziraj and Davit Gabunia and directed by Data Tavadze, “UNRECOGNIZED” is an international co-production bringing together six actors from Ukraine, Georgia, North Macedonia, Finland and Sweden.
Drawing on the myth of Iphigenia in Tauris, the performance combines documentary material, personal testimonies, fiction and humour to explore war, displacement, borders, belonging and recognition. Through these themes, the production raises the question of what happens to a human being when their home, history or even their very existence is no longer recognised.
In a review for KOHA, theatre critic Shaban Maxharraj describes “UNRECOGNIZED” as “one of those performances that bring stories together and, through them, confront the audience with a dozen facts and tragedies, pushing them out of their comfort zone.” By intertwining ancient history with contemporary realities, the performance challenges audiences to reflect on how borders, power and political decisions determine who is recognised, who is excluded, and who is denied the right to belong.
The Swedish tour marks another important milestone in the international journey of this production, further strengthening collaboration between theatres and artists from different countries.
Following its presentations in Sweden, the “UNRECOGNIZED” tour will continue in Georgia, with two performances scheduled for 26 and 27 November at the Royal District Theatre in Tbilisi.
SWEDISH TOUR DATES – NOVEMBER 2026
CREDITS
Text: Davit Gabunia and Jeton Neziraj | Direction: Data Tavadze | Cast: Ellen Jelinek, Kateryna Kisten, Kato Kalatozishvili, Maria Salomaa, Johannes Wanselow and Shkëlqim Islami.
Co-producers: Qendra Multimedia, Royal District Theatre, Örnproduktion, Theatre on Pechersk, Albanian Theatre Skopje, Malmö Stadsteater, Dramaten and Göteborgs Stadsteater.
The project is financially supported by the Swedish Institute.
