The Taming of the Shrew

The Taming of the Shrew (1956) was a theatre production by The National Stage, based on the play by William Shakespeare.

Hans Jacob Nilsen directed it.

Thora Neels-Hansson (who later changed her name to Nøste Schwab) played the role of Katherine.

Ola Isene played the role of Petruchio.

Information

(Objekt ID 63939)
Object type Production
Premiere March 2, 1956
Produced by The National Stage
Based on The Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare
Audience Adults
Number of events 34
Language Norwegian
Keywords Theatre
Running period March 2, 1956  
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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 (9)
Name Role
William Shakespeare – Playwright
Gunnar Larsen – Translation
Hans Jacob Nilsen – Direction
Per Schwab – Stage design
Per Schwab – Costume design
Ola Isene – Actor (Petruccio)
Lothar Lindtner – Actor (Grumio)
Nøste Schwab – Actor (Katharina)
Kjell Stormoen – Actor (Tranio)
Performance dates
March 2, 1956Store Scene, The National Stage Opening night