The Political Tinker
The Political Tinker (1919) was a theatre production by The National Stage, based on the comedy by Ludvig Holberg. The production was performed at the theatre's main stage.
Karl Bergmann directed it. He later directed the same play for the same theatre, in 1940.
William Ivarson played the role of the tinker, Herman von Bremen.
The performance January 2, 1920, marked the 70th anniversary since Ole Bull's theatre, Det Norske Theater, opened.
The Political Tinker was also performed May 17, 1920.
The Political Tinker was revived in 1922, at the occasion of the 200th anniversary of the play. At the time, six performances were given.
Information
(Objekt ID 61279)| Object type | Production |
| Premiere | October 7, 1919 |
| Produced by | The National Stage |
| Based on | The Political Tinker by Ludvig Holberg |
| Audience | Adults |
| Number of events | 47 |
| Language | Norwegian |
| Keywords | Comedy, Theatre |
| Running period | October 7, 1919 — 1922 |
SOURCES:
The National Stage's repertoire database, donated by The National Stage/TheTheatre Archive at the University of Bergen, 24.06.2016
Asbjørn Aarseth: Den Nationale Scene 1901-1931 (literally: The National Stage 1901-1931), Gyldendal Norsk Forlag 1969
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Ludvig Holberg | – Playwright |
| Karl Bergmann | – Direction |
| Aslaug Lie Eide | – Actor |
| Aagot Ekeby | – Actor |
| Didi Holtermann | – Actor |
| Mari Irgens-Hansen | – Actor (Gredske, von Bremens kone) |
| William Ivarson | – Actor (Herman von Bremen) |
| Finn Lange | – Actor |
| Tryggve Larssen | – Actor (Henrik) |
| September 26, 1922 – Store Scene, The National Stage | New opening |
| May 17, 1920 – Store Scene, The National Stage | Show |
| January 2, 1920 – Store Scene, The National Stage | Show |
| October 7, 1919 – Store Scene, The National Stage | Opening night |