Peer Gynt
Peer Gynt was a production by The National Theatre, produced in 2012 and based on the play by Henrik Ibsen. Peer Gynt was produced at The Torshov Theatre.
Oskaras Koršunovas directed it, and won The Hedda Award in the best direction category.
Øystein Røger interpreted the title role.
Frøydis Armand played Mother Aase.
Kjerst Botn Sandal played Solveig.
Peer Gynt visisted Vilnius in 2013.
Information
(Objekt ID 33724)| Object type | Production |
| Premiere | August 25, 2012 |
| Produced by | The National Theatre, The Torshov Theatre |
| Based on | Peer Gynt by Henrik Ibsen |
| Audience | Adults |
| Language | Norwegian |
| Keywords | Theatre, Drama |
| Running period | August 25, 2012 |
| Website | NATIONALTHEATRET |
The Hedda jury gave the following reason for the award to Oskaras Koršunovas:
"If the aim is to shorten a text, starting with the end is not a bad idea. Then the middle is likely shortened. If the final scene is also already known by most, one ought to ask a loud and clear 'Why?' and 'How?' at the start of the performance, to get it started. The direction by this award winner does just that, and follows it up through excavating the demons of the antihero with excellent drive and a seductive expression. The characters are devilishly multi-coloured, and manage to be highlights of themselves because they together circle the main character in the maelstrom continuously threatening to sink the boat. In this amazing whirlwind of a performance there are quiet moments, in the eye of the hurricane, in the centre, too. There, nobody is at home, as it has been; our man has no core, he is not able to recognise love. We get something to reflect upon, but we are very happy for this rich reminder! This year's award for best direction goes to Oskaras Koršunovas."
SOURCES:
The National Theatre, fdb.nationalthaetret.no, 11.03.2013, http://fdb.nationaltheatret.no/S%C3%B8k/tabid/57/ctl/PlayView/mid/374/oppsetningId/28045133-6c56-417b-944e-3375d44476ab/Default.aspx
The Hedda Award, heddaprisen.no, 10.06.2013, http://www.heddaprisen.no/pub/heddaprisen/main/?aid=1176
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Henrik Ibsen | – Playwright |
| Oskaras Koršunovas | – Direction |
| Vesta Rasa Grabstaité | – Choreography |
| Antananas Jasenka | – Music |
| Hege Randi Tørressen | – Dramaturge |
| Vytautas Narbutas | – Stage design |
| Vytautas Narbutas | – Costume design |
| Nils Wingerei | – Sound design |
| Mari Røsjø | – Sound |
| Øyvind Wangensteen | – Lighting design |
| Frøydis Armand | – Actor (Mor Aase) |
| Kjersti Elvik | – Actor (Passasjeren) |
| Heidi Goldmann | – Actor (Den Grønnkledde) |
| Erik Hivju | – Actor (Dovregubben) |
| Lasse Lindtner | – Actor (Knappestøperen) |
| Håkon Ramstad | – Actor (Den Magre) |
| Øystein Røger | – Actor (Peer Gynt) |
| Hermann Sabado | – Actor (Kokken / Bøygen / Den Grønnkleddes Sønn) |
| Kjersti Botn Sandal | – Actor (Solveig) |
| Greta Bremseth | – Mask design |
| Pelle Enebro | – Props |
| Knut Børresen | – Stage manager |
| Sandra Sörqvist | – Stage Manager |
| Torben Jolma | – Lighting supervisor |
| Maren Sælensminde | – Costume production supervisor |
| Lise Roesen | – Prompter |
| Maria Benedicte Wist-Kirkemo | – Prompter |
| Margrethe Aaby | – Producer |
| Maren Blomstereng Berget | – Other (Markedsansvarlig) |
| Jannik Finstad Wiberg | – Other (Informasjonsansvarlig) |
| August 25, 2012 – Torshovteatret - Hovedsalen | Opening night |