As part of the Crossings festival 2023 and as a pre-event of the Maribor Theatre Festival, Moment and the Maribor Theatre Festival organised a mini-conference on the theatre work of Forced Entertainment.

Forced Entertainment is a group that has been breaking established practices of theatre since its creation in 1984. Their strength, attractiveness and relevance are undoubtedly the result of a unique working process. For 30 years, six artists have defied cynicism and simplification with incredible breadth and openness. They are still exploring, experimenting and looking for answers where many forget to look: on stage. Their performances are full of humour and wit, but at the same time they demand the whole spectator. They are not content with simple and familiar procedures. Their work is strenuous and relentless. The commitment they demand of the spectator is rewarded with profound insights into the being of modern man.

The talk with the members of Forced Entertainment (Jerry Killick, Richard Lowdon and Claire Marshall) about their working and operational practices was hosted by: Teja Reba and Uroš Kaurin. Sound and editing by: Boštjan Eržen (@Youre’up Studio).