Andersens

Andersens (1940) was a theatre production by The National Theatre, the world premiere of the play by Johan Borgen.

Gerda Ring directed it.

David Knudsen and Lillemor von Hanno played the roles of Mr. and Mrs. Andersen.

Andersens was revived in 1945, when 21 performances were given.

Information

(Objekt ID 15700)
Object type Production
Premiere March 1, 1940
Produced by The National Theatre
Based on Andersens by Johan Borgen
Audience Adults
Number of events 43
Language Norwegian
Keywords Comedy, Theatre
Running period March 1, 1940  

Requirements to venue

Blackout No
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SOURCES:

The National Theatre, www.nationaltheatret.no, 19.09.20, https://forest.nationaltheatret.no/Productions/EventSeries/58f0c6e2-f170-4148-a6dc-982e081260c1?event_id=805f3e6b-4481-4af8-8c81-69278c6597aa

Anton Rønneberg: Nationaltheatret gjennom femti år (literally: The National Theatre through 50 years). Gyldendal 1949.

Contributors (12)
Name Role
Johan Borgen – Playwright
Gerda Ring – Direction
Alexey Zaitzow – Stage design
Adolf Bjerke – Actor (Herbert Høst, kunsthistoriker)
Stella Dybwad-Olsen – Actor (Inger, Andersens datter i 1945)
Vibeke Falk – Actor (Inger, Andersens datter i 1940)
Marit Halset – Actor (Gerd, Andersens datter)
David Knudsen – Actor (Garasjeeier Victor Andersen)
Gerd Rude – Actor (Evelyn, Karls venninne)
Gunnar Simenstad – Actor (Karl, Andresens sønn)
Unni Torkildsen – Actor (Janna, hushjelp)
Lillemor von Hanno – Actor (Fru Berta Andersen)
Performance dates
June 29, 1945Hovedscenen, Nationaltheatret, The National Theatre New opening
March 1, 1940Hovedscenen, Nationaltheatret, The National Theatre Worldwide premiere