| Title (2) | File type | Publiseringsdato | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance program for The Norwegian Theatre's production The Birthday Party (1968) | January 18, 1968 | Download | |
| Performance program for The Norwegian Theatre's production The Birthday Party (1968), tour with The Norwegian Touring Theatre | 1968 | Download |
The Birthday Party
The Birthday Party (1968) was a theatre production by The Norwegian Theatre, based on the play by Harold Pinter. The production first was performed on tour with The Norwegian Touring Theatre, prior to being performed in The Norwegian Theatre's secondary stage in the ABC theatre building.
Finn Kvalem and Ola B. Johannessen directed it.
Information
(Objekt ID 40179)| Object type | Production |
| Premiere | January 18, 1968 |
| Produced by | The Norwegian Theatre |
| In collaboration with | The Norwegian Touring Theatre (Riksteatret) |
| Based on | Fødselsdagselskapet by Harold Pinter |
| Audience | Adults |
| Audience size | 6388 |
| Number of events | 41 |
| Language | Norwegian Nynorsk |
| Keywords | Theatre of the absurd, Theatre |
| Running period | January 18, 1968 |
| Duration | 2 hours, 30 minutes |
More
SOURCES:
Einar Dahl's private archive, donated by Einar Dahl, 27.10.2014
The National Library of Norway, performance program transferred to Sceneweb, 01.03.2017.
Contributors (14)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Harold Pinter | – Playwright |
| Finn Kvalem | – Translation |
| Ola B. Johannessen | – Direction |
| Finn Kvalem | – Direction |
| Snorre Tindberg | – Stage design |
| Randi Skahjem | – Costume design |
| Elisabeth Bang | – Actor (Meg) |
| Svein Erik Brodal | – Actor (McCann) |
| Odd Furøy | – Actor (Stanley) |
| Ulrikke Greve | – Actor (Lulu) |
| Sidsel Ryen | – Actor (Lulu) |
| Asbjørn Toms | – Actor (Petey) |
| Einar Wenes | – Actor (Goldberg) |
| Krzysztof Seliga | – Stage manager |
Performance dates
| October 25, 1968 – Teaterlokalet på St. Olavs Plass / Edderkoppen Teater / ABC-teatret / Edderkoppen Scene | New opening |
| January 18, 1968 – Riksteatret, The Norwegian Touring Theatre (Riksteatret) | Opening night |