The Dance of Death
The Dance of Death (1970) was a theatre production by The National Theatre, based on the play by August Strindberg. The production was performed in the theatre's venue Amfiscenen (The Amphi Stage).
Edith Roger directed it.
Espen Skjønberg and Mona Hofland played the roles of the married couple, Edgar and Alice. The two of them were also married in real life.
The production also went on tour with The Norwegian Touring Theatre, during which 16 performances were given.
Information
(Objekt ID 40357)| Object type | Production |
| Premiere | October 17, 1970 |
| Produced by | The National Theatre |
| In collaboration with | The Norwegian Touring Theatre (Riksteatret) |
| Based on | The Dance of Death by August Strindberg |
| Audience | Adults |
| Number of events | 48 |
| Language | Norwegian |
| Keywords | Drama, Theatre |
| Running period | October 17, 1970 |
| Website | NATIONALTHEATRET ARKIV |
SOURCES:
Anton Rønneberg: Nationaltheatret 1949-1974 (literally: The National Theatre 1949-1974), Gyldendal 1974.
Einar Dahl's private archive, donated by Einar Dahl, 21.10.2014
The National Theatre, forest.natioanltheatret.no, 20.01.2017, http://forest.nationaltheatret.no/Productions/EventSeries/5f300e88-4c4c-49e0-ace1-f7fc8d5d99bd?event_id=9b3828bf-fe69-472d-a091-e6677003c753
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| August Strindberg | – Playwright |
| Edith Roger | – Direction |
| Arne Schau | – Stage design (etter Per Schwabs utkast) |
| Per Schwab | – Stage design (idéutkast til scenografi) |
| Lita Prahl | – Costume design |
| Mona Hofland | – Actor (Alice, Edgars hustru, tidligere skuespillerinne) |
| Espen Skjønberg | – Actor (Edgar, kaptein ved festningsartilleriet) |
| Tor Stokke | – Actor (Kurt, karantenemester) |
| Ingrid Valvik | – Actor (Jenny) |
| Vera Hall | – Mask design (Dame) |
| Per Karlsen | – Mask design (Herrer) |
| Roy Laurendz | – Stage manager |
| Jan Schwarzott | – Photo |
| Mona Hide | – Prompter |
| October 17, 1970 – Amfiscenen, Nationaltheatret, The National Theatre | Opening night |
| 1970 – Riksteatret, The Norwegian Touring Theatre (Riksteatret) | Tour Premiere |