| Title (3) | File type | Publiseringsdato | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| Article by Svein Gundersen about his own artistic work | Download | ||
| Flyer fra Kulturproduksjoners "Into the Kingdom of Peer Gynt" (2006/2011) | Download | ||
| Program fra Kulturproduksjoners produksjon "Inn i Peer Gynts rike" (2006) | 2006 | Download |
Into the Kingdom of Peer Gynt
Into the Kingdom of Peer Gynt (2006/2011) is a theatre production by Kulturproduksjoner. The production builds on the myths about our national hero Peer Gynt, the same mythical material which is the foundation for Ibsen’s famous play, and the music is composed for the Norwegian national instrument the Hardanger fiddle.
Svein Gundersen directed it.
In the production, the audience meets Peer on the back of the buck in meeting with the mountain girls, hulder, the Bøyg and trolls.
In 2011 the production, first produced under the Norwegian title Inn i Peer Gynts rike in 2006, ws developed, and staged in an English-language version with the title Into the Kingdom of Peer Gynt.
Information
(Objekt ID 1363)| Object type | Production |
| Premiere | June 6, 2006 |
| Produced by | Kulturproduksjoner |
| Residency | SEANSE – centre for art production |
| Based on | Peer Gynt by Henrik Ibsen |
| Audience | Children (from 4 to 10) |
| Language | Norwegian and English |
| Keywords | Multidisciplinary, Musical theatre, Theatre, Music, Puppetry |
| Running period | June 6, 2006 |
| Duration | 45 minutes |
| Website | Kulturproduksjoner, SEANSE - senter for kunstproduksjon |
Requirements to venue
| Minimum stage width | 8m |
| Minimum stage depth | 9m |
| Minimum stage height | 4m |
| Blackout | Yes |
| Rigging time | 180 minutes |
| Downrigging time | 120 minutes |
| Audience | 120 |
In Into the Kingdom of Peer Gynt the company Kulturproduksjoner plays with poetry, rhythm and sound, taking use of image displays and shadow plays during the process. Myths and song, music and images are narrative effects on equal footing in their story.
Into the Kingdom of Peer Gynt is second part of the concert theatre trilogy made by Kulturproduksjoner in collaboration with composer and musician Martine Lund Hoel.
The production was supported by The Cultural Rucksack in Hedmark, the county of Hedmark, The Fund for Performing Artists, plus the county of Møre og Romsdal through participation in the production workshop Prøvekluten.
SOURCES:
Performing Arts Hub Norway, 11.12.2010, http://www.danseogteatersentrum.no/sck/members.shtml?lang=nor&sam=&cat=&gen=&cou=&cri=Kulturproduksjoner&aid=95&prid=2&act=prod
Karen Høie's private archive, donated by Karen Høie, 02.05.2016
Kulturproduksjoner, kulturprod.no, 11.12.2010, http://www.kulturprod.no/index.php/aktuelle/12-inn-i-peer-gynts-rike-2006
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Karen Høie | – Playwright |
| Karen Høie | – Adapted by |
| Svein Gundersen (teater) | – Direction |
| Martine Kraft | – Composer |
| Svein Gundersen (teater) | – Dramaturge |
| Svein Gundersen (teater) | – Stage design |
| Denise Bredvig (from 2011) | – Costume design |
| Ola Jevnaker | – Costume design |
| Henrik Kolind | – Video/Film |
| Hilde Veronika Östensson | – Video/Film |
| Trond Sørlundsengen | – Lighting design |
| Karen Høie | – Actor |
| Nils Jørgen Nygaard (from 2011) | – Actor |
| Martine Kraft | – Musician |
| Nils Jørgen Nygaard (from 2011) | – Musician |
| Helga Meta Høie | – Puppet maker |
| Nils Jørgen Nygaard (from 2011) | – Technician |
| Karen Høie | – Producer |
| Navember 12, 2012 – Småscenen, now Teaterkjelleren, The National Stage (scenic art expo norway) | Show |
| 2011 | New opening |
| May 9, 2007 (Fri Figur) | Show |
| June 6, 2006 | Opening night |
| scenic art expo norway | Navember 12, 2012 |
| Fri Figur | May 9, 2007 |
Andreas Hv. Berg, 07.06.2006, Hamar Arbeiderblad [Hamar]:
"Through the use of self-composed music and text based on the myths of the naughty, day-dreaming national hero, Martine Lund Hoel and Karen Høie managed turning the city hall to fairytale land when they had the world wide premiere of Into the Kingdom of Peer Gynt on Wednesday. The magical, powerful salvos from the Hardanger fiddle of Hoel were visualised through puppetry, shadow images and poetry. A multimedia joy and a combination spellbinding and lifting the experience of Peer Gynt the way the sisters of art expressions are supposed to enhance each other. National-romantic playfulness, songs and short poems worked perfectly together with video clips, shadow play and acting."
Hilde Berit Evensen, 08.06.2006, Hamar Dagblad [Hamar]:
"Two women onstage managed to conjure a raw, reckless and horny national hero in meeting with hulders and the Bøyg in the old city conference hall during the world wide premiere of Into the Kingdom of Peer Gynt. Martine Lund Hoel has a nerve bordering the magical in musical narration, Karen Høie has the power of the word and a clear body language."