Carousel
Carousel (1954) was a theatre production by The Norwegian Touring Theatre, based on a comedy by Alex Brinchmann. The production went on tour in the autumn, opening in Steinkjer. The tour continued the spring season of the next year, starting in Fauske.
Per Gjersøe directed it.
Adolf Bjerke played the role of Doctor Holm.
Vibeke Falk played the role of Helene Blom.
Information
(Objekt ID 48949)| Object type | Production |
| Premiere | September 1, 1954 |
| Produced by | The Norwegian Touring Theatre (Riksteatret) |
| Based on | Carousel by Alex Brinchmann |
| Audience | Adults |
| Number of events | 157 |
| Language | Norwegian |
| Keywords | Theatre, Light comedy/slapstick |
| Running period | September 1, 1954 — June 18, 1955 |
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SOURCES:
The Norwegian Touring Theatre's archive, donated by The Norwegian Touring Theatre, 23.08.2017
E-mail from Bent Kvalvik, 12.06.2015
Contributors (14)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Alex Brinchmann | – Playwright |
| Per Gjersøe | – Direction |
| Willie Nordrå | – Stage design |
| Ragnhild Engebret | – Costume design |
| Adolf Bjerke | – Actor (Dr. Holm) |
| Vibeke Falk | – Actor (Helene, Jeans kone) |
| Jorunn Fjærli (from September 1, 1954 to Navember 30, 1954) | – Actor (Ellinor) |
| Per Gjersøe (from September 1, 1954 to Navember 30, 1954) | – Actor (Max Dweller) |
| Beth Jonsrud | – Actor (Stuepiken / Søster Jenny) |
| Sidsel Meyer (from May 1, 1955) | – Actor (Ellinor) |
| Georg Richter | – Actor (Arkitekt Jean Blom) |
| Knut Ørvig (from May 1, 1955) | – Actor (Max Dweller) |
| Knut Ørvig | – Stage manager |
| Kolbjørn Brenda | – Tour manager |
Performance dates
| May 1, 1955 – Riksteatret, The Norwegian Touring Theatre (Riksteatret) | New opening |
| September 1, 1954 – Riksteatret, The Norwegian Touring Theatre (Riksteatret) | Opening night |