Macbeth
Macbeth (1844) was a theatre production by Christiania Theater, based on the tragedy by William Shakespeare, in a version by Friedrich von Schiller.
Information
(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, 1895 – Christiania Theater, Christiania Theatre | New opening |
| January 11, 1880 – Christiania Theater, Christiania Theatre | New opening |
| December 12, 1877 – Christiania Theater, Christiania Theatre | New opening |
| May 6, 1869 – Christiania Theater, Christiania Theatre | New opening |
| May 23, 1867 – Christiania Theater, Christiania Theatre | New opening |
| July 30, 1844 – Christiania Theater, Christiania Theatre | Show |
| July 28, 1844 – Christiania Theater, Christiania Theatre | Opening night |