Balancing in Freedom

By Iddo Oberski

Iddo: “I’m making this performance piece Svjetlana. It explores human freedom. Would you like to be part of it?”  

Svjetlana: “Absolutely yes, Iddo, of course. What did you think?”  

Iddo: “Great. Here’s the script”  

Svjetlana: “Thanks Iddo. I really don’t want to memorize lines though. Can I improvise?”  

Iddo: “Yes OK, if that’s what you want”  

Svjetlana: “It is!”  

Balancing in Freedom is a journey through the landscape of personal story, searching for meaning, connection and expression. In this unique blending of multiple art forms, Iddo Oberski takes us on a deeply personal exploration of his family’s Holocaust history, his own disability and Rudolf Steiner’s Philosophy of Freedom.  

In regular dialogue with his larger-than-life collaborator Svjetlana, Iddo is shown gently how such diverse and challenging experiences may never be fully understood. They shape us and through creating art we may come closer to making some sense of ourselves, human life and the world we live in.  

After a sold-out standing ovation premiere at the Scottish Storytelling Centre in Edinburgh, Balancing in Freedom will return to the stage in 2026.  

Written and performed by Iddo Oberski with Mark Kydd as Creative Mentor and Co-Director.  

Funded by Creative Scotland. Sponsored by the Authentic Artist Collective and the Salisbury Centre, Edinburgh.  

Some audience comments: 

“Exquisite beyond words. Thank you so very much!” 

“Your presentation was a most profound and deeply moving one. You managed to combine heart serious content with art, humour and entertainment.” 

“I was struck by your powerful story and the way you told it.” 

After each show, audiences are invited to take part in a 30-minute facilitated discussion. 

Recommended for ages 14 and up, as the performance addresses Holocaust themes.