Klippen* (The Rock)
Klippen* (The Rock) by Samovarteateret AKA The Samovar Theatre or just Samovar was made on commission from Sør-Varanger museum the autumn of 2006, when the union of the mining company AS Sydvaranger, named Nordens Klippe, celebrated their 100 year anniversary.
*Not yet translated into English. The title within parentheses is the Norwegian title's literal meaning.
Information
(Objekt ID 10146)| Object type | Production |
| Premiere | Navember 2, 2006 |
| Produced by | The Samovar Theatre |
| Audience | All |
| Audience size | 700 |
| Number of events | 10 |
| Language | Norwegian |
| Keywords | Music, Theatre |
| Running period | Navember 2, 2006 — Navember 9, 2006 |
| Website | Samovarteateret |
Requirements to venue
| Blackout | Yes |
In the production Klippen* (The Rock) by Samovarteateret AKA The Samovar Theatre or just Samovar the history of Nordens Klippe (literally: The Rock of the North) told through old and new songs and texts. The production emphasised women’s role in the active workers’ community. In addition to actors, Samovarteateret included the all-female rock band Burka Brothers. The production was performed in Sør-Varanger Museum (Grenselandsmuseet).
Source: Samovarteateret, 17.12.2010, http://www.samovar.no/
*Not yet translated into English. The title within parentheses is the Norwegian title's literal meaning.
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Bente S. Andersen | – Script |
| Bente S. Andersen | – Idea |
| Bente S. Andersen | – Direction |
| Harald Sætervoll | – Musical direction |
| Turid Skoglund | – Actor |
| Marianne Wahlberg | – Actor |
| Lene Stavå | – Photo |
| Navember 2, 2006 | Worldwide premiere |