Først kom ingenting, så kom ingenting* (First came nothing, then came nothing)
Først kom ingenting, så kom ingenting* (First came nothing, then came nothing) by Barske Glæder Productions opened at The Open Theatre (Det Åpne Teater) the autumn of 2009. The children were taken on a journey to the origin of earth, the way our ancestors the Vikings figured it.
Director was Espen Dekko.
Janne Langaas was the actress.
*Not yet translated into English. The title within parentheses is the Norwegian title's literal meaning.
Information
(Objekt ID 229)| Object type | Production |
| Premiere | September 10, 2009 |
| Produced by | Barske Glæder Productions |
| In collaboration with | The Open Theatre (Det Åpne Teater) |
| Based on | Først kom ingenting, så kom ingenting by Janne Langaas |
| Audience | Children, Young children (from 3 to 6) |
| Language | Norwegian |
| Keywords | Theatre, Performance for children, Physical theatre, Puppetry |
| Running period | September 10, 2009 |
| Duration | 20 minutes |
| Website | Barske Glæder Produksjoner, Det Åpne Teater |
Requirements to venue
| Minimum stage width | 4m |
| Minimum stage depth | 4m |
| Blackout | No |
| Rigging time | 30 minutes |
| Downrigging time | 20 minutes |
| Audience | 30 |
The Norse myth of creation was conveyed in a poetic language with room for wonder and making up one's own stories, without the contradictions and actions usually connected to drama. The production was almost more alike an image than traditional theatre. Here and now the world was created inside a small briefcase.
Først kom ingenting, så kom ingenting* (First came nothing, then came nothing) by Barske Glæder Productions was supported by The Fund for Performing Artists, The Audio Visual Fund and The Norwegian Actors' Equity Association.
Først kom ingenting, så kom ingenting received the memorial award Birgit Strøms Minnepris for 2010 under the festival Fri figur.
Sources:
The Open Theatre (Det Åpne Teater), detapneteater.no, 30.09.2010, http://www.detapneteater.no/pub/daat/forestillinger/?aid=1158&cid=17&viewall=1#daat
Unima Norway, unima.no, 30.09.2010, http://unima.no/unima/vedlegg/Programblad.pdf
*Not yet translated into English. The title within parentheses is the Norwegian title's literal meaning.
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Janne Langaas | – Playwright |
| Espen Dekko | – Direction |
| Ragnhild Mærli | – Dramaturge |
| Inga-Lill Farstad | – Stage design |
| Janne Langaas | – Actor |
| Espen Dekko | – Puppet maker |
| Janne Langaas | – Producer |
| 2010 (Fri Figur) | Show |
| September 13, 2009 – Hallen, The Open Theatre (Det Åpne Teater) | Show |
| September 12, 2009 – Hallen, The Open Theatre (Det Åpne Teater) | Show |
| September 10, 2009 – Hallen, The Open Theatre (Det Åpne Teater) (The Contemporary Stage Festival) | Worldwide premiere |
| Fri Figur | 2010 |
| The Contemporary Stage Festival | September 10, 2009 |
"The kindergarten children present during opening night sat silent as mice, following the fairytale with fascination, and when the whole thing was over, a little boy was sorry it had not lasted longer."
IdaLou Larsen. Klassekampen
"This is utterly exciting material for children! The effects used by Langaas are sparse, but eclectic, chosen with belief in children’s ability to perceive through their senses. A simple suitcase is opened. Figures made of natural materials, textiles and pearls give room for wonder and create a magical atmosphere. [...] The children are taken seriously here."
Angela Rieck, 12.09.2009, Først kom ingenting...., Kulturspeilet, 30.09.2010, http://www.pluto.no/kulturspeilet/faste/ingenting_Black.html