Jeg var Fritz Moen* (I was Fritz Moen)

Jeg var Fritz Moen* (I was Fritz Moen) (2011) is a production made in collaboration between Teater Manu and The Norwegian Touring Theatre (Riksteatret). The script was developed in collaboration with Dramatikkens Hus.

Text by: Arthur Johansen. Processed by: Kjersti Horn and Tine Thomassen in collaboration with the ensemble. Directed by: Kjersti Horn. Stage design and costume design: Erika Magnusson. Light design: Tobias Leira. Sound design: Erik Hedin. Onstage: Bo Hårdell, Ronny Patrick Jacobsen, Emil Johnsen, Are J. Rødsand and Mads Sjøgård.

*Not yet translated into English. The title within parentheses is the Norwegian title's literal meaning.

Information

(Objekt ID 26256)
Object type Production
Premiere October 18, 2011
Produced by Teater Manu, The Norwegian Touring Theatre (Riksteatret)
In collaboration with Norwegian Centre for New Playwriting (NCNP)
Based on Jeg var Fritz Moen by Arthur Johansen
Audience Adults
Language Norwegian and Sign language (Norwegian)
Keywords Theatre, Sign-language Theatre, Drama, Political Theatre
Running period October 18, 2011  
Duration 70 minutes
Website Teater Manu

Requirements to venue

Blackout Yes
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Jeg var Fritz Moen* (I was Fritz Moen) by The Norwegian Touring Theatre and Teater Manu was nominated for the Hedda Awards 2012 in the category of best production of the year.

Emil Johnsen was nominated for Norwegian Critics' Award for theatrein 2011/2012 for his acting in the production.

Sources:

The Hedda Awards, 29.05.2012, http://heddaprisen.no/pub/heddaprisen/main/?&mid=1031&aid=1030

Sceneweb on Norwegian Critics' Award, www.sceneweb.no http://www.sceneweb.no/en/awarding/30091/Kritikerprisen_20112012-2012

*Not yet translated into English. The title within parentheses is the Norwegian title's literal meaning.

Performance dates
2014 New opening
October 27, 2011Gamle Scene, Trøndelag Teater Tour Premiere
October 18, 2011Storegull, Riksteatret, The Norwegian Touring Theatre (Riksteatret) Worldwide premiere
Press coverage

Writer and date unknown, Verdens Gang [Oslo]:
"Sometimes a theatre production hit you like a fist. Jeg var Fritz Moen* (I was Fritz Moen) does."

Writer and date unknown, Dagsavisen [Oslo]:
"...a strong and moving portrait of becoming an outsider."

*Not yet translated into English. The title within parentheses is the Norwegian title's literal meaning.