| Title | File type | Publiseringsdato | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flyer for Valkyrien Teater's production Jeg. Medea* (I. Medea) (1989) | 1989 | Download |
Jeg. Medea* (I. Medea)
Jeg. Medea* (I. Medea) (1989) was a theatre production by Valkyrien Teater, based on a text by Heiner Müller. Jeg. Medea was the first production by Valkyrien Teater. It was a result of the Magdalena project.
Kari Saanum and Zofia Kalinska directed it.
Elsa Kvamme interpreted the title role.
The next year, Elsa Kvamme developed a solo version with the title Medea.
*Not yet translated into English. The title within parentheses is the Norwegian title's literal meaning.
Information
(Objekt ID 11789)| Object type | Production |
| Premiere | December 2, 1989 |
| Produced by | Valkyrien Teater |
| In collaboration with | The Magdalena Project |
| Based on | Medea Material by Heiner Müller; Landscape with Argonauts by Heiner Müller |
| Audience | Adults |
| Number of events | 12 |
| Language | Norwegian |
| Keywords | Theatre, Tragedy |
| Running period | December 2, 1989 — December 13, 1989 |
Requirements to venue
| Blackout | Yes |
"The myth of Medea: Of love to Argonaut leader Jason, she kills her brother. Jason betrays her, and she kills his new wife and her own two sons.
Heiner Müller (East Germany): One of Europe's most performed contemporary playwrights, labelled as the heir of Brecht and Beckett. His texts Medea Material and Landscape with Argonauts make the foundation for the production.
Jeg. Medea: A production made from improvisation, in which we have done research in the meeting between the mythical and the personal."
SOURCE:
Elsa Kvamme's private archive, 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 |
|---|---|
| Heiner Müller | – Playwright |
| Kari Saanum | – Translation |
| Zofia Kalinska | – Instruction |
| Elsa Kvamme | – Instruction |
| Kari Saanum | – Instruction |
| Agnes Tiffon | – Stage design |
| Jon Håkon Paulsen | – Light |
| Siv Jarto | – Actor |
| Elsa Kvamme | – Actor (Medea) |
| December 13, 1989 – Scenen, Valkyrien Teater | Show |
| December 12, 1989 – Scenen, Valkyrien Teater | Show |
| December 11, 1989 – Scenen, Valkyrien Teater | Show |
| December 10, 1989 – Scenen, Valkyrien Teater | Show |
| December 9, 1989 – Scenen, Valkyrien Teater | Show |
| December 8, 1989 – Scenen, Valkyrien Teater | Show |
| December 7, 1989 – Scenen, Valkyrien Teater | Show |
| December 6, 1989 – Scenen, Valkyrien Teater | Show |
| December 5, 1989 – Scenen, Valkyrien Teater | Show |
| December 4, 1989 – Scenen, Valkyrien Teater | Show |
| December 3, 1989 – Scenen, Valkyrien Teater | Show |
| December 2, 1989 – Scenen, Valkyrien Teater | National premiere, Norway |
Steinar Wiik, Verd et besøk (literally: Worth a visit), 04.12.1989, Aftenposten [Oslo]:
"Strongest and most immediate the stage design works, with its modern pipe constructions it yet gives an almost timeless, fear-inducing impression. [...] Yet, the production has many qualities and seems in most aspects very conscious of its use of effects. And both Siv Jarto and Elsa Kvamme take their part in engaging the audience. Valkyrien Teater is worth a visit."
Janne Kjellberg, Medea i kapellet (literally: Medea in the chapel), 06.12.1989, Klassekampen [Oslo]:
"The material for the stage design has been found in Dittenhullet, and makes an exciting contrast to the sober space of the chapel. [...] The power of the material disappears in a slightly annoying and insisting "strong" impressions. [...] Jeg. Medea* (I. Medea) offers an exciting wrapping, but unfortunately has lost its content on the way."
*Not yet translated into the English. The title within parentheses is the Norwegian title's literal meaning.