Fossegrimen* (The Waterfall Spirit)
Fossegrimen* (The Waterfall Spirit) was a theatre production staged by The National Theatre in 1908, based on the play by Sigurd Eldegard.
*Not yet translated into English. The title within parentheses is the Norwegian title's literal meaning. Fossegrimen is a fairytale figure from Norwegian fairytales, a spirit living under waterfalls.
Information
(Objekt ID 16061)| Object type | Production |
| Premiere | January 18, 1908 |
| Produced by | The National Theatre |
| Based on | Fossegrimen* (The Waterfall Spirit) by Sigurd Eldegard |
| Audience | Adults |
| Language | Norwegian Nynorsk |
| Keywords | Theatre, Performance for children, Performance for the Family, Fairytale |
| Running period | January 18, 1908 |
| Website | NATIONALTHEATRET ARKIV |
Requirements to venue
| Blackout | No |
Contributors (23)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Sigurd Eldegard | – Playwright |
| Johan Halvorsen | – Composer |
| Jens Wang | – Stage design |
| Sigurd Asmundsen | – Actor (Ola Norigar´n) |
| Theodor Blich | – Actor (Kaksen) |
| Louise Brehmer Bull | – Actor (Bruden) |
| Halfdan Christensen | – Actor (Torgeir) |
| Egil Eide | – Actor (Sme-Nils) |
| Nicolai Halvorsen | – Actor (Faren) |
| Olaf Holth | – Actor (Nissefar) |
| Johannes Juel | – Actor (Fossekall) |
| Ragnvald Knudsen | – Actor (Klokkeren) |
| Julie Lampe | – Actor (Den gamle konen) |
| Oscar Larsen | – Actor (En spillemann) |
| Ole Leikvang | – Actor (Tuftekall) |
| Johan Løvaas | – Actor (Kaksesønnen) |
| Ludvig Müller | – Actor (Lensmannen) |
| Aagot Nissen | – Actor (Aud, Kaksens datter) |
| Ole Olsen (skuespiller) | – Actor (Presten) |
| Olaug Piro | – Actor (Moren) |
| Thorleif Sohlberg | – Actor (Ola Sørigar´n) |
| Olav Voss | – Actor (En kjøgemester) |
| Stub Wiberg | – Actor (Kolbein) |
Performance dates
| January 18, 1908 – Hovedscenen, Nationaltheatret, The National Theatre | Opening night |