Pillars of Society
Pillars of Society (2016) is a theatre production by The Norwegian Touring Theatre in collaboration with The National Theatre, based on the play by Henrik Ibsen. The production is staged at The Norwegian Touring Theatre's main stage Storegull, and on a Norwegian tour.
Peter Langdal directs it.
Initially the role of Karsten Bernick was interpreted by Henrik Mestad, before Kim Haugen took over.
Iren Reppen played the role of Lona Hessel.
The production is part of The International Ibsen Festival 2016.
Henrik Mestad was nominated for The Hedda Award 2016 in the best leading actor category for the role of Karsten Bernick.
Information
(Objekt ID 49281)| Object type | Production |
| Premiere | September 11, 2015 |
| Produced by | The Norwegian Touring Theatre (Riksteatret) |
| In collaboration with | The National Theatre |
| Based on | Pillars of Society by Henrik Ibsen |
| Audience | Adults |
| Language | Norwegian |
| Keywords | Theatre, Drama |
| Running period | September 11, 2015 |
| Website | RIKSTEATRET, NATIONALTHEATRETS ARKIV |
"Everybody admires the exemplary family father Consul Bernick, who creates jobs and is responsible for growth in the town. Little do they know that the visionary pillar of society has built his career and his marriage on a lie. When the truth about the past forces its way forward, he needs to find a way to save his reputation. But is he a repentant sinner, or is he yet again playing to the gallery?"
SOURCES:
Import from the Scenekunst.no list of openings 03.08.2015
The Norwegian Touring Theatre, 06.05.16, www.riksteatret.no, http://www.riksteatret.no/repertoar/samfunnets-stotter/
The National Theatre, 06.05.16, www.nationaltheatret.no, http://www.nationaltheatret.no/Samfunnets+st%C3%B8tter.b7C_wRDU43.ips
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Henrik Ibsen | – Playwright |
| Peter Langdal | – Adapted by |
| Peter Langdal | – Direction |
| Tine Thomassen | – Dramaturge |
| Nicolaj Spangaa | – Stage design |
| Karin Betz | – Costume design |
| Henrik Børgesen | – Costume design (co-designer) |
| Gro Sundre | – Costume (Kostymevedlikehold) |
| Nils Wingerei | – Sound design |
| Marianne Thallaug Wedset | – Lighting design |
| Victor Berg | – Actor (Olaf Bernick) |
| Per Christian Ellefsen | – Actor (Hilmar Tønnesen) |
| Kim Haugen (from October 25, 2015) | – Actor (Konsul Karsten Bernick) |
| Julie Støp Husby | – Actor (Dina Dorf) |
| Daniel Karlsson | – Actor (Fullmektig Krap / Fru Lynge / Kjøpmann Vigeland) |
| Ida Klem | – Actor (Frøken Marta Bernick) |
| John Sigurd Kristensen | – Actor (Skibsbygger Aune / Grosserer Rummel) |
| Martin Lotherington | – Actor (Adjunkt Rørlund) |
| Henrik Mestad (from September 11, 2015 to October 16, 2015) | – Actor (Konsul Karsten Bernick) |
| Nils Golberg Mulvik | – Actor (Johan Tønnesen / Fru Holt / Kjøpmann Sandstad) |
| Even Rasmussen (from October 5, 2015 to October 18, 2015) | – Actor (Adjunkt Rørlund ) |
| Iren Reppen | – Actor (Lona Hessel / Fru Rummel) |
| Anne Ryg | – Actor (Fru Betty Bernick) |
| Erika Brathole | – Mask design |
| Camilla Charlotte Solstad | – Props |
| Pelle Gustavsen | – Stage manager |
| Ole Lillo-Stenberg | – Stage manager |
| Pernille Skaansar | – Stage manager |
| Lars-Petter Forsberg Lorentzen | – Photo |
| John Grønvold | – Stage Manager (Oppsetningsleder) |
| Lars Vold | – Stage Manager |
| Benjamin Tveit | – Sound master |
| Arne Lindberget | – Lighting supervisor |
| Pernille Skaansar | – Director’s assistant |
| Pelle Gustavsen | – Tour manager |
| Ole Lillo-Stenberg | – Tour manager |
| Pernille Skaansar | – Tour manager |
| Rebecca Mathisen | – Producer |
| October 2016 – Amfiscenen, Nationaltheatret, The National Theatre | New opening |
| September 11, 2016 – Storegull, Riksteatret, The Norwegian Touring Theatre (Riksteatret) (The Ibsen Festival) | Show |
| September 15, 2015 – Scenen, Grimstad Kulturhus | Tour Premiere |
| September 11, 2015 19:00 – Storegull, Riksteatret, The Norwegian Touring Theatre (Riksteatret) | Opening night |
| The Ibsen Festival | September 11, 2016 |