The Wizard
From the production From Aladdin and the Magical Lamp, Trikkestallen, Oslo Nye Teater (Oslo New Theatre), 2004
The Wizard was one of the puppets 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 104797)| Object type | Puppet |
| Production date | August 27, 2004 |
| Category | Rod puppet |
| Themes | Children |
| Size | Approximately 80-85 centimetres tall |
| License | Oslo Nye Teater (Oslo New Theatre). Copyright. |
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It is not known who played the role of The Wizard.
Sceneweb refers to the other puppets registered from this production. These are Aladdin, Princess Badr-al-Budur, Aladdin's mother and the king.
SOURCES:
Oslo Nye Teater (Oslo New Theatre). Playbill from the production.
Donated by: Oslo Nye Teater (Oslo New Theatre).
Transported 06.09.2020.
The wizard's head was shaped almost like the head of a bird of prey, with a large upper beak and a significantly smaller lower beak. The head was likely shaped from Styrofoam and fortified with cotton gauze and glue, after which it was drawn by thin glove skin. It looks as if the lower chin could be opened and closed. The small, black eyes were placed far back at each side of the head. From the back end of the upper beak, small, stiff strands of hair stuck out. There were also strnads of hair handing from the front part of the same beak. The wizard was dressed in a long cape with sleeves and a high collar. His fingers were long, likely shaped from metal strings, stuffed and covered with thin glove skin.
The description is based on photos.
The wizard was a rod puppet with rods or piano threads fastened to each of the puppet's hands. The puppeteer held onto the rod from the puppet's head with one hand, and the two hand rods with the other.
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 |