The Witch

The Witch (1980) was a theatre production by The Norwegian Theatre, based on the play by Hans Wiers-Jenssen. The production was performed at the theatre's main stage, at the time located in Stortingsgaten.

Tormod Skagestad directed it.

Grethe Ryen played the role of Anne.

The Witch visited Bergen International Festival 1981.

Information

(Objekt ID 41192)
Object type Production
Premiere October 16, 1980
Produced by The Norwegian Theatre
Based on The Witch by Hans Wiers-Jenssen
Audience Adults
Audience size 12737
Number of events 32
Language Norwegian Nynorsk
Keywords Drama, Theatre
Running period October 16, 1980  
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SOURCES:

Repertoire at The Norwegian Theatre 1913-2014. Transferred to Sceneweb 08.09.2015.

Einar Dahl's private archive, donated by Einar Dahl, 01.11.2014

Contributors (20)
Name Role
Hans Wiers-Jenssen – Playwright
Tormod Skagestad – Translation (til nynorsk)
Tormod Skagestad – Direction
Arne Walentin – Stage design
Arne Walentin – Costume design
Bjarne Andersen – Actor (Meister Johannes)
Ragnar Dyresen – Actor (Jørgen, prest)
Johan Kjeldsberg – Actor (Meister Laurentius)
Marianne Krogh – Actor (Jørund)
Tordis Maurstad – Actor (Merete Beyer)
William Nyrén – Actor (David Syngemeister)
Siri Rom – Actor (Herlofs-Marte)
Grethe Ryen – Actor (Anne Pedersdotter)
Vidar Sandem – Actor (Martin)
Gisle Straume – Actor (Absalon Pedersson Beyer)
Asbjørn Toms – Actor (Meister Olaus)
Aasta Voss – Actor (Bente)
Sverre Wilberg – Actor (Biskop Jens Schelderup)
Erik Øksnes – Actor (Leiaren for Byvakta)
Torunn Løken – Mask design
Performance dates
1981Store Scene at The National Stage, Bergen International Festival visiting performance
October 16, 1980Teaterlokalene i Stortingsgaten 16 Opening night
Festivals (1)