The Seven Deadly Sins
The Seven Deadly Sins (1964) was a ballet production by Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation's TV drama division (NRK Fjernsynsteatret), based on the performing arts text by Bertolt Brecht, and the music by Kurt Weill. The production was recorded at the main stage of The National Stage during Bergen International Festival, and it was later broadcast by Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation (NRK).
Ivo Cramér created new choreography and directed the production.
Mona Hofland played the role of Anna I.
Anne Borg danced the role of Anna II.
Information
(Objekt ID 61139)| Object type | Production |
| Original title | The Seven Deadly Sins of the Petty Bourgeoisie |
| Premiere | June 1, 1964 |
| Produced by | Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation's TV drama division |
| In collaboration with | The National Stage, Bergen International Festival |
| Based on | The Seven Deadly Sins AKA The Seven Deadly Sins of the Petty Bourgeoisie by Bertolt Brecht, Kurt Weill |
| Audience | Adults |
| Language | Norwegian |
| Keywords | Ballet, Musical theatre, Satire |
| Running period | June 1, 1964 |
| Duration | 36 minutes |
The production used the title De syv dødssynder (The Seven Deadly Sins) when performed at The National Stage. It was first broadcast by NRK using the title Småborgerens syv dødssynder (The Seven Deadly Sins of the Petty Bourgeoisie). For reruns, the title De syv dødssynder (The Seven Deadly Sins) was used.
SOURCES:
The National Stage's repertoire database, donated by The National Stage, 24.06.2016
Knut Nygaard and Eiliv Eide, Den Nationale Scene 1931-1976 (literally: The National Stage 1931-1976), Gyldendal Norsk Forlag 1977
Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation, tv.nrk.no, 28.03.2018, https://tv.nrk.no/serie/ballett-og-dans/FTEM64000264/03-09-1964
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Bertolt Brecht | – Playwright |
| André Bjerke | – Adaption |
| Ivo Cramér | – Direction |
| Ivo Cramér | – Choreography |
| Kurt Weill | – Composer |
| Sverre Bruland | – Conductor |
| Guy Krohg | – Stage design |
| Guy Krohg | – Costume design |
| Mona Hofland | – Actor (Anna I) |
| Anne Borg | – Dancer (Anna II) |
| Truuk Doyer | – Dancer |
| Ronald Frazier | – Dancer |
| Jerome Isaacs | – Dancer |
| Indris Lipkovski | – Dancer |
| Dino Luque | – Dancer |
| Anne-Lise Skift | – Dancer |
| Gelu de Barbo | – Dancer |
| Hans Glenne | – Singer (Familien) |
| Gunnar Gunn | – Singer (Familien) |
| Einar Hægstad | – Singer (Familien) |
| Odd Ihle | – Singer (Familien) |
| Tor Hultin | – Répétiteur |
| Anne Mjøen | – Mask design |
| Anne Cath. Sommerfeldt | – Other (Billedreg i NRK) |
| September 3, 1964 – NRK TV | TV-broadcast |
| June 1, 1964 – Store Scene at The National Stage, Bergen International Festival | Opening night |