Norsk Shakespeare- og Teatertidsskrift

The journal was established in 1998, and for several years it was connected to The Norwegian Shakespeare Society. Throughout the first vintages the journal had a corresponding focus on William Shakespeare, through literary analyses/essays, theatre reviews etc. Since then it has developed into a general theatre journal with particular emphasis on new performing arts.

The Hedda Committee gave the following reason for the Honorary Hedda to Therese Bjørneboe:

"If we look back on the origins of theatre, we can see that theatre criticism- or at least, reflecting upon and discussing performing arts and drama in writing- is if not as old as theatre itself, then pretty close. Throughout history, performing arts is accompanied by discourse. Without it, it would be hard to go back and understand former practices, as much (SIC) criticism and reflections have had an important function in its contemporary times, for generations of performing artists and theatre workers.

Today, this discourse is under pressure. Theatre theory studies are weakened and articles about and reviews of performing arts live at the mercy of mainstream media. Some consider it as decline, others look at it in a more pragmatic manner, but we all agree that written reflection upon our profession must be upheld, and that we need to act, when the rest of society fails.

The Hedda Committee wishes to honour a person whose work as an editor who for 20 years has been at the centre for maintaining and developing the conversation about performing arts. We wish to give our honorary award to an editor who more than anybody else, and with an almost incomprehensible capacity for work, has lifted us, involved us, made us compare ourselves to others, at home and abroad - and who, not least, has encouraged the field itself to reflect, write and interview one another, and who has given room for expansive, well-argued reviews. The journal she edits has been called one of the best in Europe within its field. This is likely true. Most important is it that it is for us.

We are deeply grateful for the effort that is put into it, and it delights us much to give the Honorary Hedda to the editor of Norsk Shakespearetidsskrift, Therese Bjørneboe."

SOURCEs:

The Hedda Award, www.heddaprisen.no, 18.06.2018, https://www.heddaprisen.no/vinnere/2018

Norsk Shakespearetidsskrift, shakespearetidsskrift.no, 20.06.2018, http://shakespearetidsskrift.no/,

The Brønnøysund Register Centre, www.brreg.no, 20.06.2018, https://w2.brreg.no/enhet/sok/detalj.jsp?orgnr=918642900