Victoria
Flowers and blood
Victoria (1981) was a theatre production by The Norwegian Touring Theatre, subtitled Flowers and blood. It was based on the novel by Knut Hamsun, in an adaptation by Sverre Udnæs. The premiere took place at The Arts Festival of North Norway the summer of 1981. During the autumn it went on tour, with its tour opening in Melhus.
Sverre Udnæs directed it.
Anne Beate Odland interpreted the title role. She had played the role of Camilla when The Norwegian Touring Theatre staged Victoria in 1978.
Even Stormoen played Johannes, son of the miller.
The produciton visited Sweden, with a run of eight performances.
Information
(Objekt ID 44168)| Object type | Production |
| Premiere | June 27, 1981 |
| Produced by | The Norwegian Touring Theatre (Riksteatret) |
| Based on | Victoria by Knut Hamsun |
| Audience | Adults |
| Language | Norwegian |
| Keywords | Drama, Theatre |
| Running period | June 27, 1981 |
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SOURCE:
Einar Dahl's private archive, donated by Einar Dahl, 12.11.2014
Contributors (30)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Knut Hamsun | – Author |
| Torhild Viken | – Editor (Programredaktør) |
| Sverre Udnæs | – Dramatised by |
| Sverre Udnæs | – Direction |
| Alfred Janson | – Music |
| Christian Egemar | – Stage design |
| Mabi Helweg | – Costume design |
| Thom Bastholm | – Actor (Otto) |
| Bjørn Birch | – Actor (Otto) |
| Gustav Adolf Hegh | – Actor (Huslæreren) |
| Ole Lillo-Stenberg | – Actor (Richmond) |
| Anne Beate Odland | – Actor (Victoria) |
| Even Stormoen | – Actor (Johannes) |
| Michelle Stormoen | – Actor (Camilla) |
| Åsmund Feidje | – Musician |
| Alfred Janson | – Musician |
| Heddy Smevaag | – Props |
| Ole Lillo-Stenberg | – Stage manager |
| Frits Solvang | – Photo |
| Odd Geir Sæter | – Photo (Bakrunnsprojeksjoner) |
| Erkki Ylitalo | – Stage Manager |
| Ivar Nedberg | – Lighting supervisor |
| Jannik Bonnevie | – Director’s assistant |
| Bjørg Rusaanes | – Sound technician |
| Eva Jacobsen | – Technician (Sminke) |
| Hæge Juve | – Technician (Kostymevedlikehold) |
| Birger Knutsen | – Technician |
| Gro Solemdal | – Technician (Sufflør) |
| Ole Lillo-Stenberg | – Tour manager |
| Dag Gundersen | – Consultant (Språkkonsulent) |
Performance dates
| September 1981 – Riksteatret, The Norwegian Touring Theatre (Riksteatret) | Tour Premiere |
| June 27, 1981 – Storsalen, Harstad Kulturhus (Arctic Arts Festival) | Worldwide premiere |
Festivals (1)
| Arctic Arts Festival | June 27, 1981 |