Andersens
Andersens (1940) was a theatre production by Trøndelag Theatre, based on a play by Johan Borgen.
Ellen Isefiær directed it.
Eugen Skjønberg and Bonne Gauguin played the roles of Mr. and Mrs. Andersen.
Andersens opened April 3, 1940, and was only performed six times before the theatre closed due to the German invasion of Norway, April 9, 1940. The theatre reopened May 21, 1940, at the time with the production Co-optimistenes kabaret-revy* (The co-optimists' cabaret revue).
*Not yet translated into the English. The title within parentheses is the Norwegian title's literal meaning.
Information
(Objekt ID 41655)| Object type | Production |
| Premiere | April 3, 1940 |
| Produced by | Trøndelag Theatre |
| Based on | Andersens by Johan Borgen |
| Audience | Adults |
| Number of events | 6 |
| Language | Norwegian |
| Keywords | Comedy, Theatre, 2nd World War |
| Running period | April 3, 1940 |
SOURCES:
Trøndelag Theatre's repertoire database, donated by Trøndelag Theatre. Imported to the Sceneweb database 20.08.2014
Øisang, Ole (1962): Trøndelag Teater gjennom 25 år (literally: Trøndelag Theatre through 25 years), published by Trøndelag Theatre and A. Holbæk Eriksen & Co. A.s, Trondheim
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Johan Borgen | – Playwright |
| Ellen Isefiær | – Direction |
| Paul René Gauguin | – Stage design |
| Berit Alten | – Actor (Inger, 14 år, Andersens barn) |
| Elinor Borg | – Actor (Gerd, 21 år, Andersens barn) |
| Bonne Gauguin | – Actor (Fru Berta Andersen, Viktors hustru) |
| Synnøve Gleditsch | – Actor (Evelyn, 27 år, Karls venninne) |
| Henki Kolstad | – Actor (Karl, 22 år, Andersens barn) |
| Ingolf Rogde | – Actor (Herbert Høst, 30 år, dr.filos., Jannas forlovede) |
| Eugen Skjønberg | – Actor (Viktor Andersen) |
| Inger Worren | – Actor (Janna, 24 år, Andersens hushjelp) |
| April 3, 1940 – Gamle Scene, Trøndelag Teater | Opening night |