The Shape of Things

The Shape of Things (2005) was a theatre production by Haugesund Theatre, based on the play by Neil LaBute.

Birgit Amalie Nilssen directed it.

Elsa Aanesen played the role of Evelyn.

Bjørn André Widvey played the role of Adam.

The play was performed using the Norwegian title Ekstrem forvandling (literally: Extreme Transformation. Ekstrem forvandling also is the Norwegian title of the TV series Extreme Makeover). The same play has also been performed in Norway as Tingenes tilstand (literally: The State of Things, Kilden Teater 2018). You may read more about the 2018 production here.

Information

(Objekt ID 86596)
Object type Production
Premiere 2005
Produced by Haugesund Theatre
Based on The Shape of Things by Neil LaBute
Language Norwegian
Keywords Theatre
Running period 2005  
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SOURCES:

The National Library of Norway, performance program transferred to Sceneweb 20.11.2017

The National Library of Norway, www.nb.no, 04.06.2018, https://www.nb.no/nbsok/nb/b7e900f8eef5c35af2a94102438ab719?lang=no

Contributors (14)
Name Role
Neil LaBute – Playwright
Birgit Amalie Nilssen – Adapted by
Birgit Amalie Nilssen – Direction
Tom Erik Anfinsen – Lighting design
Oddvar Husby – Actor (Phillip)
Håkon Karoliussen – Actor (Statue)
Janna Kari Kvinnesland – Actor (Jenny)
Bjørn Andrè Widvey – Actor (Adam)
Elsa Aanensen – Actor (Evelyn)
Anne Signe Isdahl Kallevik – Makeup
Helge Rossebø – Props
Knut Lodden – Carpenter
Helge Rossebø – Production manager
Håkon Karoliussen – Production assistant
Performance dates
2005 Opening night