The Ugly Duckling
From the production From The Ugly Duckling
The Ugly Duckling was the main puppet in Oslo Nye Teater (Oslo New Theatre)'s production The Ugly Duckling, based on the fairytale by H.C. Andersen, in a theatrical adaptation by Kjersti Germeten. Christian Egemar did the stage design and puppet design, whereas Ragnhild Wang created the puppets. Kjersti Germeten directed the production. The premiere took place at Oslo Nye Teater (Oslo New Theatre)'s puppet theatre May 3, 1996.
The production was revived October 10, 2005. The theatrical adaptation was credited Kjersti Germenten and Svein Sturla Hungnes, as was the direction of the production. This version was also revived in 2008 and 2009.
Information
(Objekt ID 102874)| Object type | Puppet |
| Production date | May 3, 1996 |
| Category | Hand puppet |
| Themes | Children |
| Size | Approximately 40-45 centimetres tall |
| License | Oslo Nye Teater (Oslo New Theatre). Copyright. |
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Quote from the playbill for the 2005 production:
"The familiar fairytale about the swanling which is harassed and outcast from the duck skein because it is different, never stops fascinating us. In our production, we let the action take place in H. C. Andersen's writing room, where he, aided by his housekeeper, cut-out figures, quill, furniture and more, lets us take part in the creation of this fairytale, perhaps not all that different from aspects of the writer's own life."
The role of The Ugly Duckling was played by Marianne Edvardsen and Hans Rønningen.
SOURCE:
Oslo Nye Teater (Oslo New Theatre).
Donated by: Oslo Nye Teater (Oslo New Theatre).
Transported 05.08.2020.
The sharp-edged form of the duckling was cut out of Styrofoam and fortified with cotton gauze and wood glue. The facial expression was made with two eyes, with glass pupils, and a solid beak.
The whole puppet was drawn in textile, with a knit and purl pattern. The colour was beige.
The description is based on photos.
The most important part of the construction of the duckling was the neck, made from a metal structure, possibly stemming from a small lamp. It could be placed into different positions. The puppet was moved directly by the puppeteer's hands. The duckling was shaped so that it could sit on a table or another surface without being held by a puppeteer.
The description is based on photos.
In this production, the puppeteers were also actors. The interaction between the puppet and the performers has been described as careful, sensitive and imaginative.
The puppeteer Marianne Edvardsen has provided important information about this puppet.
| Christian Egemar (person) | – Stage designer, Designer |
| Kjersti Germeten (person) | – Designer |
| Oslo Nye Teater (Oslo New Theatre) (organization) | – Creator |
| The Ugly Duckling (production) | – Hand puppet |
| The Ugly Duckling (production) | – Hand puppet |