| Title (4) | File type | Publiseringsdato | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flier for Elsa Kvamme's production Håndbok for turister* (Guidebook for tourists, 1989) | Download | ||
| Flier for Elsa Kvamme's production Håndbok for turister* (Guidebook for tourists, 1989) | Download | ||
| Program for Elsa Kvamme's production Håndbok for turister* (Guidebook for tourists, 1989) | March 7, 1989 | Download | |
| Program for Elsa Kvammes produksjon Håndbok for turister (1989). | March 7, 1989 | Download |
Håndbok for turister* (Guidebook for tourists)
Håndbok for turister* (Guidebook for tourists) (1989) is a comedy by and with Elsa Kvamme.
In the flier for Håndbok for turister the following, among other things, is written:
"In this production one meets the Arch-Norwegian Nelly (see photo) who because of certain conditions is forced to leave her handicapped mother's iron grip to see the world. We also meet the writer of the guidebook, The Guide, who is a mix of woman and rabbit, and who advices the Norwegians so that they can handle different difficulties and become more able to survive as species. The performance is made using a primarily physical expression, with situation comedy and the naive presence of the clown as a foundation."
*Not yet translated into English. The title within parentheses is the Norwegian title's literal meaning.
Information
(Objekt ID 11788)| Object type | Production |
| Premiere | March 7, 1989 |
| Produced by | |
| Audience | Adults |
| Language | Norwegian |
| Keywords | Theatre, Comedy, Physical theatre, Solo |
| Running period | March 7, 1989 |
| Duration | 1 hours, 10 minutes |
Requirements to venue
| Minimum stage width | 6m |
| Minimum stage depth | 8m |
| Blackout | Yes |
"When the last charter tourist has found his beach happiness should be complete. But no. That is when one lifts the sunglasses to look for the shark. The snake. The seducer. The thief. The storm. The disaster.
It is said that The Roman Empire fell after the invention of the sofa. Our guide fears that the welfare society is facing a similar problem: In a crisis the slum dwellers of Calcutta will be more able to survive than we are. Our guide finds that this by no means is deserved. That is why she has made her own personal crusade of a charter trip.
Our guide knows the Scandinavian soul in full. She knows how to satisfy the security addicts and the more vampire-like. Unsentimental and practical she makes sure everybody returns alive."
Source:
The private archive of Elsa Kvamme, donated by Elsa Kvamme. 03.11.2008
*Not yet translated into English. The title within parentheses is the Norwegian title's literal meaning.
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Elsa Kvamme | – Text |
| Elsa Kvamme | – Direction |
| Nina Nedberg | – Co-creator |
| Elsa Kvamme | – Actor |
| Fred Apke | – Consultant |
| Kenneth Dean | – Consultant |
| Anne Mali Sæther | – Consultant |
| April 29, 1989 – Teateretasjen i Avant Garden , Rosendal Teater | Show |
| April 28, 1989 – Teateretasjen i Avant Garden , Rosendal Teater | Show |
| March 15, 1989 – Lille scene (Vika), Black Box teater | Show |
| March 14, 1989 – Lille scene (Vika), Black Box teater | Show |
| March 12, 1989 – Lille scene (Vika), Black Box teater | Show |
| March 11, 1989 – Lille scene (Vika), Black Box teater | Show |
| March 10, 1989 – Lille scene (Vika), Black Box teater | Show |
| March 9, 1989 – Lille scene (Vika), Black Box teater | Show |
| March 8, 1989 – Lille scene (Vika), Black Box teater | Show |
| March 7, 1989 19:30 – Lille scene (Vika), Black Box teater | Worldwide premiere |
Writer and date unknown, Fredrikstad Blad [Fredrikstad]:
"The soul of the populace as it really is [...] yes, it was fun to be a tourist with Elsa Kvamme and her physical theatre."
Writer and date unknown, Klassekampen [Oslo]:
"Elsa Kvamme unfolds a wide spectrum of talent."
Writer and date unknown, Østlendingen:
"Two unusual female characters described with the language, humour and charm of the clown, poking fun of many human problems, but never with the very tragedy."