Aladdin
From the production From Aladdin and the Magical Lamp, Trikkestallen, Oslo Nye Teater (Oslo New Theatre), 2004
Aladdin was the main puppet in Oslo Nye Teater (Oslo New Theatre)'s production Aladdin and the Magical Lamp, based on the fairytale from One Thousand and One Nights, in a theatrical adaption by Terje Mærli. The stage designer was Christine Lohre, whereas Grete Larssen designed and created the puppets, and Terje Mærli directed the production. The premiere took place in Oslo Nye Teater (Oslo New Theatre)'s venue Trikkestallen, Torshov, August 27, 2004.
Information
(Objekt ID 104034)| Object type | Puppet |
| Production date | August 27, 2004 |
| Category | Rod puppet |
| Themes | Children |
| Size | Approximately 80 centimetres tall |
| License | Oslo Nye Teater (Oslo New Theatre). Copyright. |
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The role of Aladdin was played by Åsmund Huser.
Sceneweb refers to the other puppets registered from this production. These are Princess Badr-al-Budur, Aladdin's mother, the king and the wizard.
SOURCES:
Oslo Nye Teater (Oslo New Theatre). Playbill from the production.
Donated by: Oslo Nye Teater (Oslo New Theatre).
Transported 06.09.2020.
The head of Aladdin was shaped from Styrofoam and fortified with newspaper and glue. The face was painted, and eyes and pupils marked in black. The nose was narrow and the smile crooked. The hair was black and coarse, and most of it was covered by a red cap.
Aladdin was the son of a poor tailor, and he was clad in a simple, long-sleeved jacket made from a cotton fabric. His pants were wide, brown and with stripes.
Beneath the costume, the puppet had shoulders the arms were fastened to. To each hand, a steering rod was fastened.
The description is based on photos.
Aladdin was a rod puppet with a round rod fastened to its head. The round rod was prolonged to the puppet's chest area. The puppeteer held onto this round rod to steer the puppet. Rods or piano threads were fastened to each of the puppet's hands, so that the arms could be moved.
The description is based on photos.
| Christine Lohre (person) | – Stage designer |
| Grete Larssen (person) | – Designer, Puppet Maker |
| Oslo Nye Teater (Oslo New Theatre) (organization) | – Creator |
| Aladdin and the Magical Lamp (production) | – Rod puppet |