Ja, jeg elsker!* (Yes, I love!)
Ja, jeg elsker!* (Yes, I love!) is a one man show by Teater Grimsborken. The project was made after encouragement from the county of Akershus and is a co-production made in collaboration with the departments for literature and cultural heritage. The production can be characterised as a mutation between popular-scientific lecture and stand-up.
*Not yet translated into English. The title within parentheses is the Norwegian title's literal meaning.
Information
(Objekt ID 9587)| Object type | Production |
| Produced by | Teater Grimsborken |
| Audience | Youth (from 14) |
| Language | Norwegian |
| Keywords | Theatre, Stand-up comedy, Performance for children, Lecture |
| Running period | February 15, 2010 |
| Website | Teater Grimsborken |
Requirements to venue
| Blackout | No |
Ja, jeg elsker!* (Yes, I love!) by Teater Grimsborken was made for the Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson jubilee in 2010. What made Bjørnson (1832 -1910) so famous? In this production his political involvement is lifted, carried by a great ego, a burning heart and eager enthusiasm.
Ja, jeg elsker! was made with school pupils in mind, wanting them to hear about Bjørnson’s significance for national self-respect, his interest for women’s issues, his efforts for vulnerable groups in Europe etc. Poems, tastes from novels and excerpts from speeches are central in the performance. Bjørnson often used his literary talents to convey political convictions and social pet peeves.
Bjørnson wrote the lyrics for the Norwegian national anthem, Ja, vi elsker (literally: Yes, we love).
Source: Teater Grimsborken, http://www.grimsborken.no/?page_id=511, 23.11.2010
*Not yet translated into English. The title within parentheses is the Norwegian title's literal meaning.
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Peder Opstad | – Idea |
| Peder Opstad | – Direction |
| Tom Styve | – Actor |
| Peder Opstad | – Producer |