Veslefrikk med saxene* (Little Freddy with the saxophones)

Veslefrikk med saxene* (Little Freddy with the saxophones) was a production for children after an idea by Asbjørn Ruud. The performance built on the fairytale Little Freddy with the fiddle by Asbjørnsen/Moe.

Veslefrikk med saxene was produced by Musikk i Finnmark, represented by Asbjørn Ruud, in collaboration with Stellaris Dance Theatre, the education office of the county in Finnmark and Concerts Norway.

*Not yet translated into English. The title within parentheses is the Norwegian title's literal meaning.

Information

(Objekt ID 10826)
Object type Production
Premiere 2001
Produced by
In collaboration with Stellaris Dance Theatre
Based on Little Freddy with the Fiddle by Peter Christen Asbjørnsen, Jørgen Moe
Audience Children (from 6 to 12)
Language Norwegian
Keywords Performance for children, Musical theatre, Fairytale
Running period 2001  
Website Stellaris DansTeater
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The concept of Veslefrikk med saxene* (Little Freddy with the saxophones) by Stellaris Dance Theatre and Musikk i Finnmark was adjusted for a school tour for children aged 6-12.

Veslefrikk/Little Freddy: Solveig Leinan-Hermo
Different roles, musician, storyteller: Ragnhild Faanes
Musician and storyteller: Asbjørn Ruud

Source:

Stellaris Dance Theatre, 21.1.11, http://stellaris.no/forestillinger/veslefrikk.html

*Not yet translated into English. The title within parentheses is the Norwegian title's literal meaning.

Contributors (11)
Name Role
Peter Christen Asbjørnsen – Author
Bente S. Andersen – Script
Solveig Leinan-Hermo – Choreography
Solveig Leinan-Hermo – Stage design
Solveig Leinan-Hermo – Costume
Solveig Leinan-Hermo – Dancer
Ragnhild Faanes – Musician
Asbjørn Ruud – Musician
Asbjørn Ruud – Producer
Ragnhild Faanes – Storyteller
Asbjørn Ruud – Storyteller
Performance dates
2001 Opening night