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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
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In the program leaflet for Jeg. Medea* (I. Medea) by Valkyrien Teater the following, among other things, are written:

"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.

Contributors (9)
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)
Performance dates
December 13, 1989Scenen, Valkyrien Teater Show
December 12, 1989Scenen, Valkyrien Teater Show
December 11, 1989Scenen, Valkyrien Teater Show
December 10, 1989Scenen, Valkyrien Teater Show
December 9, 1989Scenen, Valkyrien Teater Show
December 8, 1989Scenen, Valkyrien Teater Show
December 7, 1989Scenen, Valkyrien Teater Show
December 6, 1989Scenen, Valkyrien Teater Show
December 5, 1989Scenen, Valkyrien Teater Show
December 4, 1989Scenen, Valkyrien Teater Show
December 3, 1989Scenen, Valkyrien Teater Show
December 2, 1989Scenen, Valkyrien Teater National premiere, Norway
Press coverage

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.