The Apology is a theatrical response to the high mass where Archbishop Antje Jackelén officially apologized on behalf of the Church of Sweden for its participation in the colonization of the Sámi people.
A stage production rich in Sámi tradition, blending yoik, storytelling, and scenes directly inspired by the meaning of the apology, with newly written dialogues. A highly visual performance with musical aesthetics.
For 2,000 years, God has been white. He eats on a white tablecloth. He wipes his white mouth with a white napkin. He picks up his white meat with a white fork. (A pause.) He watches the snow fall.
— Jean Genet, 1958
The Apology is a collaboration with Estrad Norr.
Script: Åsa Simma and Kjell Peder Johansson
Based on an idea from: Dirk Gindt, Floyd Favel and Åsa Simma
Directing: Kjell Peder Johanson
Composer and organist: Hans-Ola Ericsson
Visual arts: Britta Marakatt-Labba
Urpremiär: October 2nd 2025, Uppsala Cathedral
On tour: In cathedrals October–November 2025 and in churches February–March 2026
