| Title | File type | Publiseringsdato | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season program from The Norwegian Theatre in the spring of 2013. | January 2013 | Download |
Blackbird
Blackbird (2012) was a theatre production by The Norwegian Touring Theatre and The Norwegian Theatre, based on the play by David Harrower. The production was first performed on tour the autumn of 2012, starting in Askim, before it was performed at Scene 3, The Norwegian Theatre, in 2013.
Kim Sørensen directed it.
Marie Blokhus was nominated for The Hedda Award 2013 in the best leading actress category for her effort in Blackbird.
Vidar Sandem played the role of Ray.
Information
(Objekt ID 34720)| Object type | Production |
| Premiere | October 4, 2012 |
| Produced by | The Norwegian Touring Theatre (Riksteatret), The Norwegian Theatre |
| Based on | Blackbird by David Harrower |
| Audience | Adults |
| Audience size | 2927 |
| Number of events | 40 |
| Language | Norwegian Nynorsk |
| Keywords | Theatre, Drama |
| Running period | October 4, 2012 |
At the webpage of The Norwegian Theatre the following, among other things, is written about Blackbird:
"Thought-provoking and strong about forbidden love
Twelve year old Una had an affair with 40 year old Ray. Fifteen years later she finds him where he works. She has lived beneath a shadow of judgment from her surroundings. He has served his time in prison and started a new life. What happens when she gets the change to tell the story the way she sees it? Are there more sides than one to the truth?
The Norwegian Theatre's long-time director Vidar Sandem finally makes his onstage comeback in this critically acclaimed production. It has already toured Norway with The Norwegian Touring Theatre, and VG found that our new star Marie Blokhus and Sandem represented «Strong interaction» in a «direct, inartificial, near» performance, worthy of five pips on the dice.
Strong description
Blackbird is an intense and thought-provoking confrontation between two persons, written by the award-winning playwright David Harrower. In his description of these two human beings and their unusual love affair, Harrower transcends what one perceives as right or wrong. The play is guaranteed to test your feelings and challenge your boundaries."
SOURCES:
The Norwegian Theatre, 19.07.2013, http://www.detnorsketeatret.no/index.php?option=com_play&view=play&playid=372
Einar Dahl's private archive, donated by Einar Dahl, 16.05.2015
The Hedda Award, heddaprisen.no, 10.06.2013, http://www.heddaprisen.no/pub/heddaprisen/main/?aid=1176
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| David Harrower | – Playwright |
| Margot Vikingstad | – Translation |
| Kim Sørensen | – Direction |
| Njål Helge Mjøs | – Dramaturge |
| Katja Ebbel | – Stage design |
| Katja Ebbel | – Costume design |
| Anna Sóley Tryggvadóttir | – Sound design |
| Chrisander Brun | – Lighting design |
| Marie Blokhus | – Actor (Una - Heddanominert 2013) |
| Vidar Sandem | – Actor (Ray) |
| Ole Lillo-Stenberg | – Stage manager |
| Lars-Petter Forsberg Lorentzen | – Photo |
| Ole Lillo-Stenberg | – Tour manager |
| Emnet Kebreab | – Producer |
| January 9, 2013 – Scene 3 (tidligere Prøvesalen), Det Norske Teatret, The Norwegian Theatre | New opening |
| October 9, 2012 – Askim Kino | Tour Premiere |
| October 4, 2012 – Storegull, Riksteatret, The Norwegian Touring Theatre (Riksteatret) | Opening night |