Gerd and her French cousin
In the production Gerd and her French cousin produced by Gorgon Productions with Meriem Menant and Kristin Hestad Gerd is visited by her French cousin Emma. Emma is travelling for the first time in her life. She finds Norway a fun kind of abroad. Gerd has never been travelling either, but she has many diplomas and luckily one of them is in French. Together they perform a musical and magical cabaret.
Information
(Objekt ID 1852)| Object type | Production |
| Premiere | June 10, 2003 |
| Produced by | Gorgon Productions |
| Audience | Children (from 6 to 12) |
| Number of events | 198 |
| Language | Norwegian and French |
| Keywords | Theatre, Performance for children, Clownery, Cabaret, Comedy |
| Running period | June 10, 2003 — 2008 |
| Duration | 45 minutes |
| Website | Gorgon Produksjoner |
Requirements to venue
| Minimum stage width | 5m |
| Maximum stage width | 5m |
| Minimum stage depth | 6m |
| Maximum stage depth | 6m |
| Minimum stage height | 3m |
| Blackout | Yes |
| Rigging time | 120 minutes |
| Downrigging time | 60 minutes |
| Audience | 120 |
| Other | The fire alarm must be turned off during the performance. Also a 5 step free standing ladder is required. |
In Gerd and her French cousin Meriem Menant and Kristin Hestad perform. They are both educated at Ecole International de Théâtre, Jacques Lecoq in Paris. Meriam Menant is well-known in France for her performances with the clown character Emma. Kristin Hestad has worked with Gorgon Productions and Bing and Bang Productions. She has always had a dream of doing magic.
Source: Gorgon Productions, http://gorgonproductions.wordpress.com/gerd-og-hennes-franske-kusine/ 18.10.2010
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Kristin Hestad | – Direction |
| Meriem Menant | – Direction |
| Kristin Hestad | – Actor |
| Meriem Menant | – Actor |
| Kristin Hestad | – Photo |
| Kristin von Hirsch | – Photo |
| Nicolas Lamatiere | – Lighting technician |
| June 10, 2003 | Worldwide premiere |