The Taming of the Shrew
The Taming of the Shrew (1975) was a theatre production by The National Theatre, based on the play by William Shakespeare. The production was performed at the theatre's main stage, using music and lyrics by the band Rain.
Kirsten Sørlie directed it.
Kari Simonsen played the role of Katherine.
Sverre Anker Ousdal played the role of Petruchio.
Information
(Objekt ID 43431)| Object type | Production |
| Premiere | May 7, 1975 |
| Produced by | The National Theatre |
| Based on | The Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare |
| Audience | Adults |
| Language | Norwegian |
| Keywords | Theatre, Comedy |
| Running period | May 7, 1975 |
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SOURCE:
Einar Dahl's private archive, donated by Einar Dahl, 21.10.2014
Contributors (39)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| William Shakespeare | – Playwright |
| André Bjerke | – Translation |
| Kirsten Sørlie | – Direction |
| Åsmund Feidje | – Music |
| Knut Heljar Hagen | – Music |
| Carl Jørgen Kiønig | – Music |
| Helge Hoff Monsen | – Stage design |
| Per Lekang | – Costume design |
| Torleif Parsli | – Light |
| Kyrre Haugen Bakke | – Actor (Curtis, Petruccios tjener) |
| Arne Bang-Hansen | – Actor (Baptista Minola, en rik adelsmann i Padua) |
| Steinar Berthelsen | – Actor (Div. roller) |
| Adolf Bjerke | – Actor (Vincentio, en gammel adelsmann fra Pisa) |
| Sigve Bøe | – Actor (Grumio, Petruccios tjener) |
| Astrid Folstad | – Actor (En enke) |
| Magne Forfang | – Actor (Div. roller) |
| Jan Huse | – Actor (Div. roller) |
| Jan Hårstad | – Actor (Hortensio, Biancas frier) |
| Helge Jordal | – Actor (Tranio, Lucentios tjener) |
| Finn Kvalem | – Actor (En skolelærer) |
| Lars Andreas Larssen | – Actor (Gremio, Biancas frier) |
| Rolf Arly Lund | – Actor (Biondello, Lucentios tjener) |
| Anne Marie Ottersen | – Actor (Bianca, Baptistas datter) |
| Sverre Anker Ousdal | – Actor (Petruccio, en adelsmann fra Verona) |
| Kari Simonsen | – Actor (Katharina, Baptistas datter) |
| Gisle Straume | – Actor (Baptista Minola, en rik adelsmann i Padua) |
| Jan Ø. Wiig | – Actor (Lucentio, Vincentios sønn) |
| Lars Wikdahl | – Actor (Vekter / Tjener) |
| Åsmund Feidje | – Musician (Strenger) |
| Knut Heljar Hagen | – Musician (Tangenter) |
| Carl Jørgen Kiønig | – Musician (Trommer) |
| Barbro Holmbring Haugen | – Mask design (Damer) |
| Per Karlsen | – Mask design (Herrer) |
| Eli Bergersen | – Props |
| Ole Langerud | – Stage manager |
| Jozef Fenyvesi | – Stage Manager |
| Aimée Malte Harnes | – Director’s assistant |
| Anne Fladmoe | – Prompter |
| Lise Eger | – Choreogreographic Assistant |
Performance dates
| May 7, 1975 – Hovedscenen, Nationaltheatret, The National Theatre | Opening night |