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  
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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, 1957Store Scene, The National Stage Opening night