Søstrene Andrews presenterer: Faen, verden brenner* (Andrew Sisters present: Fuck, the world is burning!)
Søstrene Andrews presenterer: Faen, verden brenner* (Andrew Sisters present: Fuck, the world is burning!) (2007) was a theatre production by Kristinnsdottir/Sponnich/Ramvi.
Based in the famous song group Andrew Sisters’ lives Hildur Kristinsdottir, Maria Dommersnes Ramvi and Nina Eileen Sponnich made a production discussing the meeting between woman, show biz and war. At the same time they questioned their generation’s political involvement and resignation: What are they (we) doing? While some people dance, smile and sing and others watch the dancing, smiling and singing, the world is burning, the three actresses meant.
*Not yet translated into English. The title within parentheses is the Norwegian title's literal meaning.
Information
(Objekt ID 8967)| Object type | Production |
| Premiere | 2007 |
| Produced by | Kristinnsdottir/Sponnich/Ramvi |
| Audience | Adults |
| Language | Norwegian |
| Keywords | Theatre, Music, Musical theatre, Biographical theatre, Dance |
| Running period | 2007 |
Søstrene Andrews presenterer: Faen, verden brenner* (Andrew Sisters present: Fuck, the world is burning!) by Kristinnsdottir/Sponnich/Ramvi is founded in the life stories of the real-life Andrew Sisters. The group, also called «the American war time sweethearts», was the best-selling group in the world prior to The Beatles. The trio started as child stars in 1930 and the career really took off when they entertained American soldiers during World War II.
The sister trio consisted of LaVerne, Maxene and Patty, who were driven and supported by their Norwegian-American mother, but also their Greek-American father. The sisters were together in everything and totally dependent of each other in their success. They lived together in the spotlight almost all their lives, with a lot of work and touring. The career went before anything else and early the sisters agreed to a pact that none of them was to marry before securing the career.
Søstrene Andrews presenterer: Faen, verden brenner was the graduation project of Maria Dommersnes Ramvi and Hildur Kristinnsdóttir when graduating from Norwegian Theatre Academy in Fredrikstad (University College of Østfold). Nina Eileen Sponnich is educated from Gitis in Aarhus.
Source:
Black Box Teater Oslo (2008). Program the spring of 2008. Black Box Teater Oslo [Oslo].
*Not yet translated into English. The title within parentheses is the Norwegian title's literal meaning.
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Maria Dommersnes Ramvi | – Script |
| Hildur Kristinsdottir | – Script |
| Maria Dommersnes Ramvi | – Concept/Idea |
| Hildur Kristinsdottir | – Concept/Idea |
| Maria Dommersnes Ramvi | – Direction |
| Hildur Kristinsdottir | – Direction |
| Maria Dommersnes Ramvi | – Dramaturge |
| Hildur Kristinsdottir | – Dramaturge |
| Martin Viktor Langlie | – Sound design |
| Maria Dommersnes Ramvi | – Actor |
| Hildur Kristinsdottir | – Actor |
| Nina Eileen Sponnich | – Actor |
| Lars Øyno | – Consultant (øye fra utsiden) |
| February 24, 2008 – Lille scene (Marstrandgata), Black box teater | Show |
| February 23, 2008 – Lille scene (Marstrandgata), Black box teater | Show |
| February 22, 2008 – Lille scene (Marstrandgata), Black box teater | Show |
| February 21, 2008 – Lille scene (Marstrandgata), Black box teater | Show |
| 2007 | Worldwide premiere |