in English language

Adventures of Harriharri – Episode III

by and with Harold Hejazi [Helsinki]
Interactive video game performance in English
No prior knowledge of the previous episodes required!
45 minutes

Harriharri is new to Finland. He is confident and full of drive, hoping for a warm welcome into the cultural scene and new friends. But things turn out differently and despite his persistent efforts, he constantly encounters obstacles in his attempt to participate in Finnish society. The artist Harold Hejazi translates his struggle against bureaucracy, systemic forces and social exclusion into a video game, which he plays through in front of the audience in the form of a "Let's Play", commenting on it and accompanying it with live rap. Level after level, the player's character must overcome more and more difficult challenges. Moreover, the audience' decisions influences the course of the performance, making it thus into an interactive one-of-a-kind experience.
The game is performed live in an interactive-cinema format and narrated through live rap and song. Join Harriharri on this hip hop fantasy adventure!

Konzeption / Performance: Harold Hejazi
Spielentwicklung: magu & Rolands Tīss
Komposition /Sounddesign: Eliel Tammiharju
Videotechnik: Jokke Heikkilä

This performance was originally produced by Stage for Contemporary Performance and supported by Arts Promotion Centre Finland.

Content Warning: This performance explores issues of race and immigration and uses strong or coarse language that may be considered offensive to some viewers. The on-screen visuals include flashing lights and colours that may trigger seizures.

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