Macbeth

Macbeth (1844) was a theatre production by Christiania Theater, based on the tragedy by William Shakespeare, in a version by Friedrich von Schiller.

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(Objekt ID 77435)
Object type Production
Premiere July 28, 1844
Produced by Christiania Theatre
Based on Macbeth AKA The Tragedy of Macbeth AKA The Scottish Play by William Shakespeare
Audience Adults
Number of events 36
Language Norwegian and Danish
Keywords Tragedy, Theatre
Running period January 1, 1844  —  January 6, 1896
Last changed 25.09.2025
Create date 20.09.2017

Requirements to venue

Last changed 25.09.2025
Create date 20.09.2017
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SOURCE:

Øyvind Anker: Christiania Theater's repertoire 1827-99.

Contributors (9)
Name Role
William Shakespeare – Playwright
Friedrich von Schiller – Adapted by
Peter Thun Foersom – Translation
Christoph Ernst Friedrich Weyse – Music
Laura Gundersen (from January 1, 1867) – Actor (Lady Macbeth)
Edvard Hansen (from 1844 to 1844) – Actor (Malcolm)
Nicolai Peter Nielsen (from 1844 to 1844) – Actor (Macbeth)
Anna Nielsen (from 1844 to 1844) – Actor (Lady Macbeth)
Anthon Julius Smidth (from 1844 to 1844) – Actor (Macduff)
Performance dates
Navember 14, 1895Christiania Theater, Christiania Theatre New opening
January 11, 1880Christiania Theater, Christiania Theatre New opening
December 12, 1877Christiania Theater, Christiania Theatre New opening
May 6, 1869Christiania Theater, Christiania Theatre New opening
May 23, 1867Christiania Theater, Christiania Theatre New opening
July 30, 1844Christiania Theater, Christiania Theatre Show
July 28, 1844Christiania Theater, Christiania Theatre Opening night