Shroud

“Shroud is a performance that takes its audience all the way through the stages of grief and back again. It’s an experience of true catharsis that leaves us in the audience recharged and with new perspectives on grief and love. We look forward to inviting new and old fans to Shroud again.”
– Creative and executive director Lotte Kofod Ludvigsen

★★★★★★
“Shroud exposes the privacy of death, a masterful work of art that deserves a six-star rating. Thank you.”
– Kulturnyt (read the full review – in Danish)

★★★★★
“Makes it possible to physically feel the frustrations, grief and difficult emotions right up to the back row of the audience. There is nothing new in an artist using their own personal experiences and emotions in their work. But when it is done as powerfully as Andreas Constantinou manages in Shroud, it feels completely universal, and we understand why artists over the centuries have chosen this approach.”
– Iscene (read the full review – in Danish)

★★★★★
“Everything pulls us into a different universe. We are no longer in the theatre. We are somewhere between reality and the subconscious, a place where the many layers of grief unfold before us. Shroud is not just a show you see – it’s a show you feel! Constantinou and his artistic team manage to create an intense experience that leaves a lasting impression long after the play is over.”
– Ungt Teaterblod (read the full review – in Danish)

“On the one hand, the performance kept me in its own urgent and painful now, but at the same time sent me many other places along the way.”
– Peripeti (read the full review – in Danish)

In 2021, Andreas Constantinou embarked on a deeply personal and artistic journey following a series of losses. Over four years, he experienced the passing of the entire older generation of his family, including grandparents, aunts, uncles, and tragically, both his parents within the span of five weeks. His father died alone in a Covid-19 ward, while his mother succumbed to cancer in his care. This intense period of death, loss, and grief deeply influenced his life and art, ultimately leading to the creation of THE GRIEF WORKS 2021-2025 – a four-year artistic research project that delves into the themes of grief, death, and loss.

THE GRIEF WORKS: serve as an umbrella title for Constantinou’s four-year research project, which resulted in five distinct performance chapters. 

• CHAPTER ONE: CHAMPIONS (2020)
• CHAPTER TWO: MY UNDYING LOVE (2021)
• CHAPTER THREE: CARCASS (2023)
• CHAPTER FOUR: SHROUD (2025)
• CHAPTER FIVE: DEATH IS NOT THE END (2025)

Each chapter delves into different aspects of grief, death, loss, and healing, reflecting the multifaceted nature of these experiences through varied artistic expressions. The four chapters are designed to engage audiences in diverse and meaningful ways, each addressing different aspects of death, grief and loss. 

Each chapter presents a unique artistic experience: My Undying Love is an immersive theatre performance that invites the audience to embody the sensations of loss; Carcass is a dynamic physical theatre work on six dancers that challenges viewers to reflect on their values regarding life and death; Shroud offers a poetic, visual exploration of grief’s subconscious symbolism; and Death Is Not the End is a site-specific performance that collaborates with local communities to share collective stories of grief and healing.

This varied approach provides audiences with different entry points, allowing them to connect with the themes in ways that are both deeply personal and profoundly impactful.”

In today’s world, where conversations around grief are often stifled and avoided, this project is crucial. We live in a society where collective mourning is frequently pushed to the margins, and grief is often processed in isolation. Constantinou’s work creates essential communal spaces for open expression and shared healing. In a time marked by global loss—from the pandemic to ongoing social and political upheavals—the project offers a platform for confronting grief, fostering resilience, and reigniting the bonds of empathy and connection.