The last trick

The last trick (1942) was a theatre production by KomediateatretThe last trick was a translation of a popular comedy (originally in German) by Hans Renz, Der letzte Kniff. The production was performed at Komediateatret in Bergen. 

The director was Kolbjørn Brenda.

Information

(Objekt ID 101493)
Object type Production
Premiere September 15, 1942
Produced by Komediateatret
Based on The last trick by Hans Renz
Number of events 59
Language Norwegian
Keywords Popular comedy, Theatre, 2nd World War
Running period September 15, 1942  
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All three acts take place in Markus Hofstad’s living room.

Music:
Before act I: Waltz by Christian Sinding. Before act II: Crescendo by Per Lasson. Before act III: Norwegian wedding march.

SOURCES:

Ludvigsen, Birthe-Lisbeth: masters thesis, University of Bergen 
Frie teatergrupper og prosjektteater i Bergen 1970-2006 - en kontekstualisert oversikt og beskrivelse (literally: Independent Theatre Companies and Project Theatres in Bergen 1970-2006 – a contextualised overview and description), UiB 2007

The Theatre Archive at the University of Bergen, various dates

Contributors (17)
Name Role
Hans Renz – Author
Lars Nygard – Adapted by
Lars Nygard – Translation
Kolbjørn Brenda – Staging
Alf Steiner – Musical direction
Claus Lavik – Decorations
Severin Bergesen – Actor (Elias, Amalies mann)
Rolf Døcker – Actor (Albert, Markus' sønn utenfor ekteskap)
Lars Gåsdal – Actor (Pastoren)
Alv Hordnes – Actor (Johan, Hofstads nabo)
Ingrid Høiberg – Actor (Anne-Lise, Dortes datter)
Ingrid Meyer – Actor (Amalie Blomberg, Markus' søster)
Gudrun Møklebust – Actor (Dorte Gabrielsen, enke, husholderske hos Hofstad)
Lars Nygard – Actor (Markus Hofstad)
Inger Eriksen – Musician
Bjarne Michelsen – Musician
Alf Steiner – Musician
Performance dates
September 15, 1942Komediateatret / Musikkakademiet i Bergens sokkeletasje National premiere, Norway