Director

All three refused to make themselves victims. Even as inmates of mental hospitals. Creative women. Artists through life and illness.

We meet the writer Agnes von Krusenstjerna, the artist Sigrid Hjertén and the poet Nelly Sachs and are taken on a journey through their artistry, life and illness. How were these women able to take power over their situation, against the world and institutions, and still maintain their creativity?

The performance is based on Karin Johannisson's book Den sårade diva – om psykets estetics and on Agnes von K, Sigrid H and Nelly S

The wounded diva - about Agnes von K, Sigrid H and Nelly S

Revue Theatre, Ängelholm

 Björnen Cultural Center, Åstorp

About Agnes von Krusenstjerna, Nelly Sachs and Sigrid Hjertén.
All three refused to make themselves victims. Even as inmates of mental hospitals. Creative women. Artists through life and illness.

We meet the writer Agnes von Krusenstjerna, the artist Sigrid Hjertén and the poet Nelly Sachs and are taken on a journey through their artistry, life and illness. How were these women able to take power over their situation, against the world and institutions, and still maintain their creativity?

Director

Anna Ulén

Events

Past events

26 - 27 Mar, 2026

The wounded diva - about Agnes von K, Sigrid H and Nelly S · Riksteatern

Feb 19 - Mar 25, 2026

The wounded diva - about Agnes von K, Sigrid H and Nelly S · Riksteatern

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