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
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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, 2003Cottesloe Theatre Show
March 24, 2003Hallen, The Open Theatre (Det Åpne Teater) visiting performance
March 23, 2003Hallen, The Open Theatre (Det Åpne Teater) visiting performance
March 21, 2003Hallen, The Open Theatre (Det Åpne Teater) visiting performance
March 20, 2003Hallen, The Open Theatre (Det Åpne Teater) visiting performance
February 20, 2003Lyceum Youth Theatre Worldwide premiere