Purple
Purple was a theatre production produced by Lyceum Youth Theatre (Edinburgh, Scotland) and The National Theatre (London, England), based on Jon Fosse's play of the same title (original Norwegian title: Lilla).
The play was written on commission from The National Theatre as part of the Shell Connections program. Purple represented the world premiere of Fosse's play.
The director was Colin Bradie.
The production was performed as a visiting performance at The Open Theatre (Det Åpne Teater) in Oslo in 2003.
Information
(Objekt ID 8991)| Object type | Production |
| Premiere | February 20, 2003 |
| Produced by | Royal Lyceum Theatre, National Theatre |
| In collaboration with | The Open Theatre (Det Åpne Teater) |
| Based on | Purple by Jon Fosse |
| Audience | Adults |
| Language | English |
| Keywords | Theatre, Drama |
| Running period | February 20, 2003 |
Requirements to venue
| Blackout | No |
More
SOURCES:
Programme held in the Fosse Archive, The National Library of Norway
The book Teaterstykke 3 (literally: Theatrical Plays 3), Det Norske Samlaget (2005)
Contributors (10)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Jon Fosse | – Playwright |
| David Harrower | – Translation (til engelsk) |
| Colin Bradie | – Direction |
| Clare Halloren | – Stage design |
| Jeanine Davis | – Lighting design |
| Michael Argyle | – Actor (The Drummer) |
| Linzi Campbell | – Actor (The Girl) |
| Ben Clifford | – Actor (The Boy) |
| Steve Croall | – Actor (The Singer) |
| Ellis Thornton | – Actor (The Bass Player) |
Performance dates
| July 16, 2003 – Cottesloe Theatre | Show |
| March 24, 2003 – Hallen, The Open Theatre (Det Åpne Teater) | visiting performance |
| March 23, 2003 – Hallen, The Open Theatre (Det Åpne Teater) | visiting performance |
| March 21, 2003 – Hallen, The Open Theatre (Det Åpne Teater) | visiting performance |
| March 20, 2003 – Hallen, The Open Theatre (Det Åpne Teater) | visiting performance |
| February 20, 2003 – Lyceum Youth Theatre | Worldwide premiere |