På besøk* (Visiting)
På besøk* (Visiting) (2007) by Torgunn Productions is an absurd and melodramatic dance theatre performance for children and adults.
*Not yet translated into English. The title within parentheses is the Norwegian title's literal meaning.
Information
(Objekt ID 968)| Object type | Production |
| Premiere | Navember 10, 2007 |
| Produced by | Torgunn Productions |
| Coproducers | Brageteatret |
| Audience | Children (from 6 to 12) |
| Number of events | 250 |
| Language | Norwegian |
| Keywords | Dance, Theatre, Performance for children, Theatre of the absurd, Melodrama |
| Running period | Navember 10, 2007 |
| Duration | 40 minutes |
| Website | Torgunn Produksjoner |
Requirements to venue
| Minimum stage width | 8m |
| Minimum stage depth | 6m |
| Minimum stage height | 3m |
| Blackout | No |
| Rigging time | 90 minutes |
| Downrigging time | 30 minutes |
| Audience | 120 |
The performance in På besøk* (Visiting) by Torgunn Productions takes place in a dark attic and among the old objects three forgotten humans are found.
These are the old lady with the sensitive nose, collecting memories, the man with the hat who likes to play, and the forth-storming woman who easily stumble. They collect, remember, play hide and seek, challenge each other, rhyme and dance charleston until they are ready to embark on the journey which will take them further. They are visitors in life.
Sources:
Performing Arts Hub Norway/NAPA, 18.12.2010, http://www.danseogteatersentrum.no/sck/members.shtml?lang=nor&sam=&cat=&gen=&cou=&cri=Torgunn%20Produksjoner&aid=118&prid=5&act=prod
Torgunn Productions, 18.12.2010, http://torgunn.kulturgaarden.no/default.aspx?w=2&p=12&pr=7
National Touring Network for Performing Arts, 18.12.2010, http://www.scenekunstbruket.no/sck/?lang=nor&sam=&tar=&gen=&cri=Torgunn%20Produksjoner&act=skbprod&prid=5&aid=118
*Not yet translated into English. The title within parentheses is the Norwegian title's literal meaning.
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Synnøve Borge | – Text |
| Torgunn Wold Platzack | – Direction |
| Torgunn Wold Platzack | – Choreography |
| Torgunn Wold Platzack | – Stage design |
| Elise Kleiva Ugland | – Costume design |
| Thomas Jeker | – Sound design |
| Anne-Marthe Lund Engnes | – Actor |
| Bo Platzack | – Actor |
| Torgunn Wold Platzack | – Actor |
| Michael Sharman | – Actor |
| Henriette Blakstad | – Dancer |
| Lisbeth Sandnes Espeland | – Dancer |
| Josefin Johansson | – Dancer |
| Bo Platzack | – Technician |
| Michael Sharman | – Technician |
| Torgunn Wold Platzack | – Producer |
| Navember 10, 2007 – Sal 1, Kolben Kulturhus, Kolbotn | Worldwide premiere |
Thor Sannæss, Minner for de store og lek for de små?, 12.11.2007, Scenekunst.no:
"...a well-made production at many levels: The craft is aptly done, from performers with effectful costumes and masks, mastering the physical, expressive acting style as well as the sweepingly great dance, to the simple, efficient dramaturgy swinging from the silent and sober to the playful and sparkling in appropriate doses."