The last trick
The last trick (1942) was a theatre production by Komediateatret. The 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 |
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
| 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 |
| September 15, 1942 – Komediateatret / Musikkakademiet i Bergens sokkeletasje | National premiere, Norway |