Melancholy II

Melancholy II (2020) was a theatre production by Ymist, based on a novel by Jon Fosse, Melancholy, in a theatrical adaptation by Oda Radoor. The production opened in Tou Scene, Stavanger, prior to being performed on tour.

Erlend Samnøen directed it.

Morten Espeland performed the monologue.

Melancholy is based on the story of the painter Lars Hertervig's life.

Melancholy II was performed for a limited number of spectators, due to Coronavirus prevention measures.

Information

(Objekt ID 103826)
Object type Production
Premiere September 30, 2020
Produced by
Based on Melancholia II by Jon Fosse
Audience Adults
Language Norwegian dialect
Keywords Theatre, Corona-production, Drama, Monologue
Running period September 30, 2020  
Website ymist.
More

SOURCES:

Import from the Scenekunst.no list of openings 01.09.2020

Ymist, ymist.org, 01.09.2020, https://ymist.org/Melancholia-II

Contributors (7)
Name Role
Jon Fosse – Author
Oda Radoor – Dramatised by
Erlend Samnøen – Direction
Erlend Samnøen – Choreography
Maja Nilsen – Stage design
Maja Nilsen – Costume design
Morten Espeland – Actor
Performance dates
October 25, 2020Vega Scene, Vega Scene AS Show
October 24, 2020Vega Scene, Vega Scene AS Show
October 23, 2020Vega Scene, Vega Scene AS Show
October 22, 2020Vega Scene, Vega Scene AS Show
October 21, 2020Vega Scene, Vega Scene AS Show
October 17, 2020Sal 1, Rosendal Teater Show
October 16, 2020Sal 1, Rosendal Teater Show
October 8, 2020Cornerteateret Show
October 7, 2020Cornerteateret Show
October 4, 2020Storsalen, Stord kulturhus Show
October 1, 2020Scene 1, Tou Scene Show
September 30, 2020 19:00 – Scene 1, Tou Scene Opening night