The Political Tinker
The Political Tinker (1940) was a theatre production by The National Stage, based on the comedy by Ludvig Holberg. The opening marked the 90th anniversary since Ole Bull's theatre, Det Norske Theater, opened, also with a production of a Holberg play. The production was performed at the theatre's main stage.
Karl Bergmann directed it. He had directed the same play for the same theatre in 1919.
Karl Bergmann also played the role of the tinker, Herman von Bremen.
Information
(Objekt ID 61282)| Object type | Production |
| Premiere | January 2, 1940 |
| Produced by | The National Stage |
| Based on | The Political Tinker by Ludvig Holberg |
| Audience | Adults |
| Number of events | 24 |
| Language | Norwegian |
| Keywords | Comedy, Theatre |
| Running period | January 2, 1940 |
More
SOURCES:
The National Stage's repertoire database, donated by The National Stage/TheTheatre Archive at the University of Bergen, 24.06.2016
Knut Nygaard and Eiliv Eide, Den Nationale Scene 1931-1976 (literally: The National Stage 1931-1976), Gyldendal Norsk Forlag 1977
Contributors (13)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Ludvig Holberg | – Playwright |
| Lise Haugen | – Adapted by |
| Karl Bergmann | – Direction |
| Per Schwab | – Stage design |
| Per Schwab | – Costume design |
| Severin Bergesen | – Actor |
| Karl Bergmann | – Actor (Herman von Bremen) |
| Klara Dahl | – Actor (Geske, von Bremens kone) |
| Sigval Kvam | – Actor |
| Leif Larsen | – Actor |
| Erling Lindahl | – Actor |
| Lothar Lindtner | – Actor (Henrik) |
| Torborg Schønberg | – Actor (Arianke, grovsmedkone) |
Performance dates
| January 2, 1940 – Store Scene, The National Stage | Opening night |