Nordavindsvalsen* (The Northern Wind Waltz)

Nordavindsvalsen* (The Northern Wind Waltz) (1981) was a theatre production by The Arctic Theatre, a cabaret of songs compiled from poems by Arvid Hanssen, selected from his five poetry collections, to especially composed music by Per Christian Hansen. The opening took place at Vangsvik in Senja, after which the production was performed on tour.

Helge Jordal directed it.

The production was part of the theatre's repertoire for a year and a half. The last performance took place during Arctic Arts Festival 1982.

Nordavindsvalsen was also released as a LP record.

*Not yet translated into the English. The title within parentheses is the Norwegian title's literal meaning.

Information

(Objekt ID 71690)
Object type Production
Premiere January 17, 1981
Produced by The Arctic Theatre
Audience Adults
Language Norwegian dialect
Keywords Cabaret, Theatre, Musical theatre
Running period 1981  
Website Hålogaland Teater
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SOURCES:

The Arctic Theatre, halogalandteater.no, 21.06.2017, http://halogalandteater.no/produksjon/nordavindsvalsen

Eilertsen, Jens Harald: Polare scener. Nordnorsk teaterhistorie 1971-2000 (literally: Arctic stages. Northern Norwegian theatre history 1971-2000), published by Orkana forlag 2005

Contributors (11)
Name Role
Arvid Hanssen – Text
Helge Jordal – Direction
Per Christian Hansen – Composer
Martin Eilertsen – Stage design
Eli Doseth – Actor
Thor-Inge Gullvåg – Actor
Kalle Øby – Actor
Jon Andreassen – Musician
Per Christian Hansen – Musician
Inge Kolsvik – Musician (Overtok som musiker)
Bente Reibo – Consultant (Musikslak konsulent)
Performance dates
June 22, 1982 Show
January 17, 1981 Opening night
Festivals (1)
Arctic Arts Festival June 22, 1982