The Master Builder

The Master Builder (1939) was a theatre production by The National Theatre, based on the play by Henrik Ibsen.

Halfdan Christensen directed it.

August Oddvar acted in the title role.

Tore Segelcke acted in the role of Hilde Wangel.

The opening performance was a gala performance celebrating The National Theatre's 40th anniversary, and the performance September 28 1939 was a gala celebration of August Oddvar's 40th anniversary as an actor. The production also visited The Royal Danish Theatre in Copenhagen, March 15 1940.

Information

(Objekt ID 15744)
Object type Production
Premiere September 2, 1939
Produced by The National Theatre
Based on The Master Builder by Henrik Ibsen
Audience Adults
Number of events 17
Language Norwegian
Keywords Drama, Theatre
Running period September 2, 1939  
Website nationaltheatret

Requirements to venue

Blackout No
Contributors (11)
Name Role
Henrik Ibsen – Playwright
Halfdan Christensen – Direction
Christian Stenersen – Stage design
Lita Prahl – Costume design
Kolbjørn Buøen – Actor (Knut Brovik)
Elisabeth Gording – Actor (Kaja Fosli, bokholderske)
Olafr Havrevold – Actor (Ragnar Brovik)
Ada Kramm – Actor (Fru Aline Solness)
August Oddvar – Actor (Bygmester Halvard Solness)
Lasse Segelcke – Actor (Doktor Herdal)
Tore Segelcke – Actor (Hilde Wangel)
Performance dates
March 15, 1940Det Kongelige Teater i København, The Royal Danish Theatre visiting performance
September 2, 1939Hovedscenen, Nationaltheatret, The National Theatre Opening night