Bjørnson unplugged
Bjørnson unplugged by Teater Grimsborken was about two masculine men who were fans of Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson, and their somewhat untraditional performance of A Happy Boy.
Information
(Objekt ID 2192)| Object type | Production |
| Premiere | July 8, 2002 |
| Produced by | Teater Grimsborken |
| Based on | The Happy Boy by Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson |
| Audience | Children, Adults (from 10) |
| Language | Norwegian |
| Keywords | Theatre |
| Running period | July 8, 2002 |
| Duration | 40 minutes |
| Website | Teater Grimsborken |
Requirements to venue
| Minimum stage width | 4m |
| Maximum stage width | 4m |
| Minimum stage depth | 3m |
| Maximum stage depth | 3m |
| Minimum stage height | 3m |
| Maximum stage height | 3m |
| Lights requirements | Regular lighting as well as own equipment |
| Audio requirements | None |
| Blackout | No |
| Rigging time | 75 minutes |
| Downrigging time | 30 minutes |
| Audience | 120 |
| Other | It is preferred to hold the performance on the floor (not on stage), with the audience in a frontal amphi theatre, which can be made using mats, benches and chairs. The group will bring its own background tapestry. Good acoustics are needed as there is a lot of singing. |
In Bjørnson unplugged by Teater Grimsborken a well-known, dear classic is dusted clean through storytelling, playing and song. Teater Grimsborken brings the audience along on a journey filled with imagination, poetry and song.
The stage design in Bjørnson unplugged consists of a stepladder, a backdrop and a tool box.
Bjørnson unplugged by Teater Grimsborken was supported by The Norwegian Actors’ Equity Association’s fund for freelancers.
Source: Teater Grimsborken, http://www.grimsborken.no, 24.11.2010
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Asgeir Hjorthaug | – Script |
| Peder Opstad | – Script |
| Atle Knudsen | – Direction |
| Peder Opstad | – Actor |
| Markus Scarth Tønseth | – Actor |
| Peder Opstad | – Producer |
| Atle Knudsen | – Other |
| July 8, 2002 | Opening night |
"The production was very good! This is the new generation of Bjørnson interpreters. When I was young, Bjørnson was mostly associated with the national anthem and such, but now he can also be connected to humour. I would characterize Grimsborken Teater (sic!) as the Erlend Loe edition, or the naïve edition, of a Bjørnson interpretation. "
Literature scientist Arnfinn Aaslund, Interview in Romsdals Budstikke during the Bjørnson festival 14.08.2003
"...Dear knowledge from our childhoods is presented for us with youthful humour and whip. I think the late Bjørnstjerne would have laughed sympathetically to this fresh way of presenting his peasant stories."
Maria Szacinski, Tønsbergs Blad, July 2002.