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Petter

Petter (2018) was a musical theatre production by Nordland Theatre in collaboration with MiNensemblet, Vocal Art and local choirs. Petter was based on a church play by Alf Knutsen (text) and Knut Størdal (music), including hymns by Petter Dass. The opening took place in the church of Alstahaug, where Petter Dass himself served as a priest.

Kristin Jørgensen directed it.

Knut Størdal conducted it.

Hans-Erik Dyvik Husby played the role of Petter Dass.

Petter was about the life, work and cultural standing of Petter Dass.

Information

(Objekt ID 85950)
Object type Production
Premiere September 9, 2018
Produced by Nordland Theatre
In collaboration with Musikk i Nordland, Vocal Art
Based on Petter by Alf Knutsen, Knut Størdal
Audience Adults
Audience size 2674
Number of events 10
Language Norwegian
Keywords Theatre, Musical theatre
Running period September 9, 2018  
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At the webpage of Nordland Theatre the following, among other things, is written about Petter:

"Petter Dass is a name immediately connected to Northern Norway. As with most historical persons, opinions differ. This is true for Petter Dass as well.

Presenting the historical Petter Dass in this production has not been a purpose. The discussion surrounding Petter, who he was and what he meant, will likely never quieten - and that is a good thing. What we know for sure is what he wrote, and that lives on more than 300 years after his death. The same goes for the myths and anecdotes.

The church play will be a meeting with familiar hymns in nine handsome churches along the coast of three districts in the county. It will put its emphasis on Petter as an artist, and on how the nature, the elements and the history of the coastal livers became a central part of his writing."

SOURCE:

Nordland Theatre, www.nordlandteater.no, 25.04.2018, http://www.nordlandteater.no/nc/forestillinger/petter.html

Performance dates
September 19, 2019Svolvær kirke Show
September 24, 2018 19:00 – Fauske kirke Show
September 23, 2018 19:00 – Gildeskål kirke Show
September 22, 2018 19:00 – Skjerstad kirke Show
September 18, 2018Lødingen kirke Show
September 16, 2018Sortland kirke Show
September 12, 2018Nesna kirke Show
September 11, 2018Herøy kirke Show
September 9, 2018Alstahaug Church Worldwide premiere