Karlsson on the Roof
Karlsson on the Roof (1973) was a theatre production by The National Theatre. It was based on the book by Astrid Lindgren. The production was performed at the theatre's main stage.
Swedish director Mads Ek directed it.
Geir Børresen played the role of Karlsson.
Gunnar Flugsrud and Einar Tronn Rose alternated in the role of Eric.
Information
(Objekt ID 90085)| Object type | Production |
| Premiere | October 30, 1973 |
| Produced by | The National Theatre |
| Based on | Karlsson on the Roof by Astrid Lindgren |
| Audience | Children |
| Language | Norwegian |
| Keywords | Performance for children, Theatre |
| Running period | October 30, 1973 |
More
SOURCES:
The National Theatre, www.nationaltheatret, 07.07.20, https://forest.nationaltheatret.no/Productions/Details/ea99d853-d431-4d64-8657-491d735c8c5a
Anton Rønneberg: Nationaltheatret 1949-1974 (literally: The National Theatre 1949-1974), Gyldendal 1974.
Contributors (22)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Astrid Lindgren | – Author |
| Håkon Qviller | – Translation |
| Mats Ek | – Direction |
| Ingrid Rosell | – Stage design |
| Ingrid Rosell | – Costume design |
| Ernst Williamson | – Light |
| Adolf Bjerke | – Actor (Pappa Svantesson) |
| Sigve Bøe | – Actor (Pelle / Rulle) |
| Geir Børresen | – Actor (Karlsson) |
| Helge Jordal | – Actor (Fille) |
| Elna Kimmestad | – Actor (Mamma Svantesson) |
| Sverre Anker Ousdal | – Actor (Bosse Svantesson / Fille) |
| Hilde Sophie Plau | – Actor (Bettan Svantesson) |
| Tor Stokke | – Actor (Hildur Bock) |
| Barbro Holmbring Haugen | – Mask design (Damer) |
| Per Karlsen | – Mask design (Herrer) |
| Rolf Halvorsen | – Props |
| Sven E. Hede | – Stage manager |
| Jan Oug | – Stage Manager |
| Bente Lavik | – Director’s assistant |
| Madeleine Sandell | – Assistant Stage Designer |
| Bonne Gauguin | – Prompter |
Performance dates
| October 30, 1973 – Hovedscenen, Nationaltheatret, The National Theatre | Opening night |