The Political Tinker
The Political Tinker (1957) 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. It was part of Bergen International Festival 1957.
Rolf Berntzen directed it.
Claes Gill visited the theatre in the role of the tinker, Herman von Bremen. In the autumn season, Rolf Berntzen took over the role.
Information
(Objekt ID 61283)| Object type | Production |
| Premiere | May 25, 1957 |
| Produced by | The National Stage |
| In collaboration with | Bergen International Festival |
| Based on | The Political Tinker by Ludvig Holberg |
| Audience | Adults |
| Number of events | 41 |
| Language | Norwegian |
| Keywords | Comedy, Theatre |
| Running period | May 25, 1957 |
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 (10)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Ludvig Holberg | – Playwright |
| Rolf Berntzen | – Direction |
| Per Schwab | – Stage design |
| Per Schwab | – Costume design |
| Rolf Berntzen | – Actor (Herman von Bremen - etter sommerferien) |
| Claes Gill | – Actor (Herman von Bremen) |
| Doris Johannessen | – Actor (Greske, von Bremens kone) |
| Sverre Krogsrud | – Actor (Franz Knivsmed) |
| Lothar Lindtner | – Actor (Henrik) |
| Kjell Stormoen | – Actor (Sivert Posekiker) |
Performance dates
| May 25, 1957 – Store Scene, The National Stage | Opening night |