Marja Gullsko* (Mary Golden Shoes)

Marja Gullsko* (Mary Golden Shoes) by Katma was a fragile, poetic and visual performance about falling in love, betrayal, and about longing to be in another place. It was partly based on a tale by Regine Normann. In Katma's version, God has become a magician and the devil a rock star.

*During former performances, the title has not been translated into English. The title within parentheses is the Norwegian title's literal meaning.

Information

(Objekt ID 5012)
Object type Production
Premiere January 1, 2005
Produced by Katma, Teater Klubb '81
Based on Jomfru Marjas gullsko by Regine Normann
Audience Families, Children
Language Norwegian
Keywords Performance for children, Theatre, Fairytale
Running period January 1, 2005  
Website Katma
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Marja Gullsko was based on images, and by casting children in the different parts, the performance attained a fragility and poetic force.

The performance was produced in a way that made it comprehensible to an international audience. In November 2005, Marja Gullsko participated in the 9th international children’s theatre festival in New Dehli, India.

In 2006 Marja Gullsko participated in “Golden Keys”, the III International Children Theater and Music Festival in Petrozavodsk in Russia. It was awarded the best performance prize of the festival.

Marja Gullsko was sponsored by the municipality of Andøy.

Source: Katma, katma.no, 01.08.2010, http://www.katma.no/performances/index.php?todo=prefomances&id=8

Contributors (8)
Name Role
Regine Normann – Author
Svein Spjelkavik – Dramatised by
Katrine Strøm – Dramatised by
Katrine Strøm – Direction
Anne Kari Spjelkavik – Costume
Svein Spjelkavik – Photo
Alexander Rydland Hansen – Technician
Per-Kristian Spjelkavik – Technician
Performance dates
2006 Show
Navember 2005 Show
January 1, 2005 Worldwide premiere