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
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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, 1950Hovedscenen, Nationaltheatret, The National Theatre Opening night