THE COLONY

Emma Fenney performs this character-driven Swedish novel about a small group of people who are living apart from society. Burned-out Emelie leaves her big-city job to explore the countryside. In the hills she meets a colony of seven people living on their own, rarely interacting with anyone in the town nearby. As Emilie learns more about each member of the group, the characters' backstories unfold, and her presence causes turmoil in the community. Fenney's narration captures the slow buildup of tension among the members. Her performance shines in both the dialogue and the narrative. Fenney demonstrates her range as she changes her tone and rhythm to match each character's perspective. [Published: JANUARY 2026]