Jan Herwitz
Jan Herwitz (1925) was a theatre production by The National Stage, based on a comedy by Hans Wiers-Jenssen. The production was performed at the theatre's main stage.
Karl Bergmann directed it.
Lorentz Thyholdt played the title role. He had interpreted the same role at the same theatre in 1913 and 1918.
Jan Herwitz was performed as a May 17 gala in 1926.
Jan Herwitz was also performed as a gala performance October 26, 1926, as part of the celebration of The Nationale Stage's 50th anniversary. After this, it was performed 20 times.
Jan Herwitz was revived in 1927, and during this season, 44 performances were given. The performance September 28 marked Lorentz Thyholdt's 35th anniersary as an actor.
Jan Herwitz visited Stavanger in September 1929. There, two performances were given.
Information
(Objekt ID 62420)| Object type | Production |
| Premiere | January 18, 1925 |
| Produced by | The National Stage |
| Based on | Jan Herwitz by Hans Wiers-Jenssen |
| Audience | Adults |
| Number of events | 83 |
| Language | Norwegian dialect |
| Keywords | Light comedy/slapstick, Theatre |
| Running period | January 18, 1925 |
SOURCES:
The National Stage's repertoire database, donated by The National Stage24.06.2016
Asbjørn Aarseth: Den Nationale Scene 1901-1931 (literally: The National Stage 1901-1931), Gyldendal Norsk Forlag 1969
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Hans Wiers-Jenssen | – Playwright |
| Karl Bergmann | – Direction |
| Rahe Raheny | – Stage design |
| Norma Balean | – Actor (Stanse) |
| Karl Bergmann | – Actor (Kjøbmann Bøschen) |
| Anbjørg Berven | – Actor (Madam Holbæk) |
| Magda Blanc | – Actor (Rasmine Henriksen) |
| Rolf Christensen | – Actor (Apoteker Dünner) |
| Sverre Dahl (skues.) | – Actor (Doktor Wulfsberg) |
| Agnes Dietrichson | – Actor (Thea) |
| Synnøve Gleditsch | – Actor (Wenche) |
| Doris Johannessen | – Actor (Annike) |
| Fritzie Koht | – Actor (Wibecke) |
| Leif Larsen | – Actor (Kjøbmann Hagelsten) |
| Ella Lie | – Actor (Jannicke) |
| Sverre Næss | – Actor (Tollinspektøren) |
| Olga Olsen | – Actor (Tilla) |
| Wilhelm Rosendahl | – Actor (Kjøbmann Dankertsen) |
| Torborg Schønberg | – Actor (Madame Trine Bøschen) |
| Ragnhild Sivertsen | – Actor (Severine) |
| Lorentz Thyholdt | – Actor (Jan Herwitz) |
| Alf Zetterholm | – Actor (Overvraker Holbæk) |
| September 19, 1929 – Stavanger Theater | visiting performance |
| September 22, 1927 – Store Scene, The National Stage | New opening |
| October 26, 1926 – Store Scene, The National Stage | New opening |
| May 17, 1926 – Store Scene, The National Stage | Show |
| January 18, 1925 – Store Scene, The National Stage | Opening night |