Othello
Othello (1980) was a theatre production by The National Theatre, based on the tragedy by William Shakespeare. The production was staged at The Torshov Theatre.
Stein Winge directed it.
Espen Skjønberg played the role of Othello. In 1966, he had played the role of Iago for The Norwegian Theatre.
Per Theodor Haugen played the role of Iago.
Frøydis Armand played the role of Desdemona.
Information
(Objekt ID 41700)| Object type | Production |
| Premiere | May 14, 1980 |
| Produced by | The National Theatre, The Torshov Theatre |
| Based on | Othello by William Shakespeare |
| Audience | Adults |
| Language | Norwegian |
| Keywords | Tragedy, Theatre |
| Running period | May 14, 1980 |
More
SOURCES:
Einar Dahl's private archive, donated by Einar Dahl, 26.10.2014
The National Theatre, www.nationaltheatret.no, 30.10.19, https://forest.nationaltheatret.no/Productions/EventSeries/50977474-c889-4edd-9061-d71231b3b127?event_id=4d633ef4-e639-47f3-b224-bf19d93e0ea0
Contributors (28)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| William Shakespeare | – Playwright |
| Gunnar Larsen | – Translation |
| Stein Winge | – Direction |
| Kjersti Engebrigtsen | – Choreography |
| Knut Heljar Hagen | – Music |
| Bjørn Krzywinski | – Stage design |
| Bjørn Krzywinski | – Costume design |
| Svein Meling | – Lighting design |
| Frøydis Armand | – Actor (Desdemona) |
| Knut Heljar Hagen | – Actor (Gjøgler 3) |
| Per Theodor Haugen | – Actor (Jago) |
| Mona Hofland | – Actor (Emilia) |
| Lars Andreas Larssen | – Actor (Brabantino / Lodovico / Montano / Gjøgler 1) |
| Rolf Arly Lund | – Actor (Cassio) |
| Espen Skjønberg | – Actor (Othello) |
| Jo Skjønberg | – Actor (Roderigo) |
| Hennika Skjønberg | – Actor (Dogen av Venezia, Bianca / Gjøgler 2) |
| Knut Heljar Hagen | – Musician |
| Barbro Holmbring Haugen | – Mask design (Damer) |
| Per Karlsen | – Mask design (Herrer) |
| Torun Lian | – Props |
| Arne Abrahamsen | – Stage manager |
| Per Olav Austdahl | – Stage Manager |
| Tom Santtu | – Stage Manager |
| Svein Meling | – Lighting supervisor |
| Bjarne Svendsen | – Lighting supervisor |
| Marit Ofstad | – Director’s assistant |
| Marit Ofstad | – Prompter |
Performance dates
| May 14, 1980 – Torshovteatret - Hovedsalen | Opening night |