Jobbigt (which means annoying, or tough, in Swedish) is the first dance piece by Ofelia Jarl Ortega made for a younger audience. Together, Marcus Baldemar, Ane Carlsen, Andrew Hardwidge and Laura Linna address the existential issues of being in a group together, sometimes getting what you want, sometimes not.
There is a lot to be done. Four dancers are trying to figure out how to get it done in the best way. There is a lot of working going on and pretending to work.
A show for kids (4-9 years old) and their adults – or for anyone’s inner kid.
After the performance, the audience is invited to experience and explore the stage.
“It’s the first piece I do for a younger audience, but I haven’t changed my way of working, believing kids get abstract art and dancing no matter their age!”
– Ofelia Jarl Ortega, choreographer.
Choreography Ofelia Jarl Ortega, 35 years old
Dancers Marcus Baldemar, 40 years old, Ane Carlsen, 29 years old, Andrew Hardwidge, 37 years old, Laura Linna, 25 years old
Costume Design Erik Annerborn, 41 years old
Lighting Design Johan Sundén, 42 years old
Music Sibille Attar, 43 years old, Levi Attar Bergqvist, 8 years old
Producer Terry Johnson, 39 years old
Video and Photos Johan Holtzberg, 52 years old
Co-production MDT Moderna Dansteatern. With support from The Swedish Arts Council.
Premiere, MDT, 16-19 October 2025