The Sacred Flame

The Sacred Flame (1930) was a theatre production by The National Stage, based on the play by William Somerset Maugham. It was performed at the theatre's main stage.

Karl Bergmann directed it.

Magda Blanc played the role of Mrs. Tabret.

The Sacred Flame was also performed in 1931, and it visited Haugesund and Stavanger in September 1931.

The Sacred Flame was revived in 1941, at the time in Ole Bull Teatret, with three new actors in the cast. The revival marked Magda Blanc's 40th anniversary as an actress. This season, ten performances were given.

Information

(Objekt ID 61218)
Object type Production
Premiere Navember 14, 1930
Produced by The National Stage
Based on The Sacred Flame by William Somerset Maugham
Audience Adults
Number of events 29
Language Norwegian
Keywords Theatre, Drama, 2nd World War
Running period Navember 14, 1930  
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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

Contributors (14)
Name Role
William Somerset Maugham – Playwright
Karl Bergmann – Direction
Rahe Raheny – Stage design
Andreas Bjarke (from 1941) – Actor (Maurice Tabret)
Magda Blanc – Actor (Fru Tabret)
Nils-Reinhardt Christensen (from 1941) – Actor (Colin Tabret )
Erling Dahl (from 1930 to 1931) – Actor (Maurice Tabret )
Frithjof Fearnley (from 1930 to 1931) – Actor (Dr. Harvester )
Doris Johannessen – Actor (Søster Wayland)
Ella Lie – Actor (Stella)
Sverre Næss – Actor (Major Liconda)
Børseth Rasmussen (from 1941) – Actor (Dr. Harvester )
Per Schrøder Nielsen (from 1930 to 1931) – Actor (Colin Tabret )
Ragnhild Sivertsen – Actor (Alice)
Performance dates
February 4, 1941Ole Bull Teatret, The National Stage New opening
September 23, 1931Store Scene, The National Stage New opening
September 1931Stavanger Theater Show
Navember 14, 1930Store Scene, The National Stage National premiere, Norway