'Tis Pity She's a Whore
'Tis Pity She's a Whore (1988) was a theatre production by The League of Youth in collaboration with Haugesund Theatre, The National Stage and Rogaland Theatre, based on the play by John Ford.
Pål Øverland directed it.
Øystein Røger played the role of Giovanni and Lene Bragli the role of Annabella.
'Tis Pity She's a Whore was performed at The National Stage, Haugesund Theatre and Rogaland Theatre, and also visited The National Theatre.
Information
(Objekt ID 38132)| Object type | Production |
| Premiere | April 12, 1988 |
| Produced by | The League of Youth |
| Coproducers | Haugesund Theatre |
| Based on | 'Tis Pity She’s a Whore by John Ford |
| Audience | Adults |
| Language | Norwegian |
| Keywords | Theatre |
| Running period | April 26, 1988 |
| Last changed | 03.01.2026 |
| Create date | 09.01.2014 |
Requirements to venue
| Last changed | 03.01.2026 |
| Create date | 09.01.2014 |
SOURCES:
Einar Dahl's private archive, donated by Einar Dahl, 31.10.2015.
Performing Arts Hub Norway, Performing Arts Hub Norway's performance catalogue 1988, 07.01.2014
Performing Arts Hub Norway: På norske scener. Sesongen 1987/88 (literally: On Norwegian stages. The season 1987/88). Published by Tells forlag, Oslo 1988
The National Stage's repertoire database, donated by The National Stage, 24.06.2016
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| John Ford | – Playwright |
| Ole Skau Jakobsen | – Translation |
| Pål Øverland | – Direction |
| Espen Hana | – Musical direction (Piano) |
| Håkon Berge | – Music |
| Helge Lohne | – Stage design |
| Mette Welle Jacobsen | – Costume design |
| Ulf Bjørklid | – Light |
| Gisken Armand | – Actor (Putana) |
| Lene Bragli | – Actor (Annabella) |
| Einar Bryne | – Actor (Kardinalen / Grimaldi) |
| Eindride Eidsvold | – Actor (Soranzo) |
| Celine Engebrigtsen | – Actor (Philotis) |
| Espen Hana | – Actor (Poggio / Vokalist) |
| Guri Johnson | – Actor |
| Geo von Krogh | – Actor (Richardetto / Donado) |
| Nicolay Lange-Nielsen | – Actor (Vasques) |
| Even Rasmussen | – Actor (Bonaventura / Bergetto) |
| Øystein Røger | – Actor (Giovanni) |
| Maria Toming | – Actor (Hippolita) |
| Stein Egil Hana | – Musician (Trommer) |
| Alf Terje Hana | – Musician (Gitar) |
| Arild Wetaas | – Musician (Bass) |
| Håkan Hede | – Mask design |
| April 26, 1988 – Lille Scene, The National Stage | Show |
| April 12, 1988 – Hovedscenen, Festiviteten, Haugesund Theatre | Opening night |
| 1988 – Amfiscenen, Nationaltheatret, The National Theatre | Show |
| 1988 – Intimscenen, Rogaland Teater, Rogaland Theatre | Show |