Himmelske lyster* (Divine Desires)

Himmelske lyster* (Divine Desires) was a theatre production by Hedmark Theatre, based on a play by Terje Nordby

Lennart Lidström directed it.

Himmelske lyster was nominated for The Hedda Award 2008 in the category of theatre project of the year.

Source:

The Hedda Award

*Not yet translated into English. The title within parentheses is the Norwegian title's literal meaning.

Information

(Objekt ID 5800)
Object type Production
Premiere January 11, 2008
Produced by Hedmark Theatre
Based on Himmelske lyster by Terje Nordby
Audience Adults
Audience size 4568
Number of events 28
Language Norwegian
Keywords Theatre, Popular comedy
Running period January 11, 2008  —  February 17, 2008
Contributors (14)
Name Role
Terje Nordby – Playwright
Lennart Lidström – Adapted by
Lennart Lidström – Direction
Frode Berntzen – Composition
Kristin Bengtson – Stage design
Kristin Bengtson – Costume
Kjersti Fjeldstad – Actor (Ulveforkjemper)
Mari Cathrine Brostuen Hagen – Actor
Janka Stensvold Henriksen – Actor
Per Kjelland – Actor (Hund)
Stig-Werner Moe – Actor (Dionysos)
John Nyutstumo – Actor (Ulvemotstander)
Anne Nyutstumo – Actor (Johanne)
Marianne Steinsrud – Actor (Hund)
Performance dates
February 17, 2008Hedmark Teater extra performance
February 16, 2008Hedmark Teater extra performance
February 15, 2008Kong Rakne, Ullensaker Kulturhus, Jessheim Show
January 11, 2008Hedmark Teater Worldwide premiere
Press coverage

Writer and date unknown, Oppland Arbeiderblad:

"This play is simply medicine for body and soul, and something everyone will get a lot out of seeing."

Writer and date unknown, Østlendingen:

"Himmelske lyster* (Divine Desires) will delight the people of Hedmark and draw packed-full houses!"

Writer and date unknown, Klassekampen:

"Hedmark Theatre celebrates its jubilee with a fabulously funny popular comedy in which Greek myths, local humour and surefire society satire merge."

*Not yet translated into English. The title within parentheses is the Norwegian title's literal meaning.