Carousel
Carousel (1950) was a theatre production by The National Theatre, based on the play by Alex Brinchmann. It was performed at the theatre's main stage.
Ella Hval directed it.
Per Aabel played the role of Doctor Holm, as he had also done in the first production of the play, in 1940. Aabel also had this role in Tancred Ibsen's movie based on the play, The Dangerous Game, from 1942.
Lillemor von Hanno played the role of Mrs. Helene Blom.
Information
(Objekt ID 16981)| Object type | Production |
| Premiere | December 12, 1950 |
| Produced by | The National Theatre |
| Based on | Carousel by Alex Brinchmann |
| Audience | Adults |
| Number of events | 64 |
| Language | Norwegian |
| Keywords | Light comedy/slapstick, Theatre |
| Running period | December 12, 1950 |
| Website | Nationaltheatret |
Requirements to venue
| Blackout | No |
More
SOURCES:
The National Theatre, www.nationaltheatret.no, 02.11.2020, https://forest.nationaltheatret.no/Productions/EventSeries/90da37f9-b6a0-414d-9a72-bd9c9c534b83?event_id=01d2fbeb-8cd7-490e-8b6f-6c225280f7d2
Anton Rønneberg: Nationaltheatret 1949-1974 (literally: The National Theatre 1949-1974), Gyldendal 1974.
Contributors (20)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Alex Brinchmann | – Playwright |
| Ella Hval | – Direction |
| Rahe Raheny | – Stage design |
| Wilfred Breistrand | – Actor (Jon Rylling) |
| Pelle Christensen | – Actor (Grosserer Holth) |
| Jack Fjeldstad | – Actor (En hovmester) |
| Elisabeth Gording | – Actor (Fru Sandemann) |
| Else Heiberg | – Actor (Ellinor, Bergmanns kone) |
| Ella Hval | – Actor (Sylvia) |
| Ola Isene | – Actor (Arkitekt Jean Blom) |
| Lars Nordrum | – Actor (Peter Glad) |
| Rolf Sand | – Actor (En vinkjøper) |
| Einar Sissener | – Actor (Professor Bergmann) |
| Hilde Solheim | – Actor (Fru Andersen) |
| Aagot Sperati | – Actor (Stuepike hos Blom) |
| Johan Sverre | – Actor (Løytnant Robertson) |
| Edith Thallaug | – Actor (Søster Jenny) |
| Knut Wigert | – Actor (Max Dweller) |
| Per Aabel | – Actor (Dr. Fredrik Holm) |
| Lillemor von Hanno | – Actor (Helene, Jeans kone) |
Performance dates
| December 12, 1950 – Hovedscenen, Nationaltheatret, The National Theatre | Opening night |