‘Wit In Love’: Hillar Liitoja opens up his home to Free Fall audiences. DNA Theatre’s performance Wit in Love heightens the sense of fascination surrounding artist Hillar Liitoja. As one of only 16 audience members, you are a guest in Hillar’s Bathurst Street home. Based on Sky Gilbert’s novella, the performance is a dialogue with 20th century philosopher, Ludwig Wittgenstein. In Wit’s kitchen, with the gas-stove flame burning hot, amidst copious kitchen knives and pairs of hanging underwear, we are given a glimpse into the psyche of this great mind. Our host pulls us into the complex and conflictual reality of loving his brother, a love that extends beyond familial. Intrigue seeps out of Hillar’s every pore. Although his actions as Wit are unpredictable, each gesture is executed with the utmost precision as he walks a fine line between genius and madness. Gilbert’s lyrical text is at once brooding and humorous, simple yet deeply troubling. The simmering intensity of this performance will stay with you; it is an experience not to be missed. Free Fall ’10 Blog
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