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Jonas

Jonas (2016) was a theatre production by Nordland Theatre, based on the novel by Jens Bjørneboe, in a theatrical adaptation by Rolf Alme. The production also included texts by the ensemble. The opening took place in the venue Stormen, Bodø.

Rolf Alme directed it.

Information

(Objekt ID 51628)
Object type Production
Premiere January 22, 2016
Produced by Nordland Theatre
Based on Jonas by Jens Bjørneboe
Audience Youth
Language Norwegian, Danish, Polish and English
Keywords Theatre, Performance for youth
Running period January 22, 2016  —  February 19, 2016
Duration 90 minutes
Website Nordland Teater, NORDLAND TEATERS BILDEARKIV
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At the webpage of Nordland Theatre, the following is written about Jonas:

"The production Jonas is based on Jens Bjørneboe's novel from 1955. The main character in the novel is a first grader who is about to go under due to a narrowminded, anti-cultural school system. Through the story about the young boy who has trouble reading, Bjørneboe gives us ruthless criticism of not just the school system of the 1950es, but also of Norwegian society as a whole.

In the production Jonas, Nordland Theatre examines contemporary Norwegian society, using Bjørneboe's analytic perspective and the story of Jonas as a starting point. How is being different? What does it mean to be normal? How is a person who does not live up to demands and norms treated? Are 'the authorities' or 'society' or 'the school system' what seems inhuman, not understanding and suppressing, or do we just keep being subjected to stupid individuals without empathy?

Five young men tell the story of Jonas. Two Norwegian actors, one Polish actor and two Danish Parkour artists create a madcap physical performance with a lot of music. With surprising, anarchist humour, we uncover the conformist Norway's self-satisfaction and the inhumanity incorporated in our daily lives."

SOURCES:

Import from the Scenekunst.no list of openings 24.11.2015

Nordland Theatre, nordlandteater.no, 24.11.2015, http://www.nordlandteater.no/nc/forestillinger/jonas.html

Performance dates
February 19, 2016Black Box, Nordland Teater, Nordland Theatre Show
February 11, 2016Black Box, Nordland Teater, Nordland Theatre Show
February 10, 2016Black Box, Nordland Teater, Nordland Theatre Show
February 9, 2016Black Box, Nordland Teater, Nordland Theatre Show
February 2, 2016 Kulturbadet Sandnessjøen Show
February 1, 2016Mosjøen Kulturhus Show
January 31, 2016Brønnøysund Samfunnshus/Kulturhus Show
January 27, 2016Lofoten Kulturhus Show
January 26, 2016Kulturfabrikken Sortland Show
January 24, 2016Folkets hus, Narvik Show
January 22, 2016 19:00 – Store sal, Stormen Konserthus Opening night
Festivals (1)
Vinterlys February 9, 2016