Polar Party 34 is a five day event featuring gaming, arcade games, social activities, entertainment and hands on technology activities. Gaming takes place around the clock, and participants with a gaming spot can bring their own PC, laptop, monitor or game console. Gaming equipment can also be rented from the organisers.
The event has a dedicated arcade and gaming area with retro and modern game consoles, Nintendo, PlayStation, Xbox, VR and board games.
The programme also includes stage shows, music, competitions and film screenings. In the workshop area, participants can try activities such as laser engraving, 3D printing and programming. The area offers activities for both children and adults.
Polar Party also provides opportunities to meet others and spend the autumn holiday together.
The Nutcracker is a classical Christmas ballet by Pyotr Tchaikovsky, based on the story of Clara and the Nutcracker Prince. The audience follows Clara on an adventurous journey on Christmas Eve, with toy soldiers, snowflakes, mice and the Kingdom of Sweets.
The performance is based on Marius Petipa’s classical choreography and is presented by dancers from Etoile Production, a ballet company established in Kyiv by soloists from the Kharkiv Opera and Ballet Theatre.
The music is performed partly by a string quartet on stage, combined with a recording by the Kharkiv Opera orchestra. The live musicians form an integrated part of the performance, bringing the music and dance together.
The Nutcracker is suitable for the whole family and can be a good introduction to classical ballet for children.
CAST
Ballet soloists:
- Irina Khandazhevskaya, prima ballerina and soloist at the Kharkiv Opera and Ballet Theatre
- Anatoly Khandazhevsky, soloist at the Kharkiv Opera and Ballet Theatre
- Maria Shupilova, soloist at Kyiv Opera
- Kristina Kadashevich, principal soloist at the Kharkiv Opera and Ballet Theatre
- Katerina Andrenko, soloist at Odessa National Opera, Hamburg Chamber Ballet and Opera Poznan
- Dmitry Lazovik, soloist at the Belarusian State Academic Musical Theatre
- Vsevolod Maievskyi, soloist at Dutch National Ballet and former soloist at English National Ballet
- Larisa Hrytsay, soloist at the Kharkiv Opera and Ballet Theatre and Odessa National Opera
ABOUT THE PRODUCTION
The performance is presented by Kultur for Folket in collaboration with Etoile Production.
The production uses handcrafted theatre costumes and stage design, with professional stage lighting as part of the performance.
Christmas is approaching, and TeaterAgentene’s Christmas production is based on Alf Prøysen’s story The Little Village That Forgot It Was Christmas.
The performance takes audiences into Prøysen’s world and introduces several of his well known characters. It also features some of his familiar Christmas songs, including Julekveldsvisa and Du og jeg og dompapen. The performance ends with a traditional Christmas tree dance, with the audience invited to sing along.
The performance lasts approximately 40 minutes and is suitable for children aged 3 and above.
Cast:
Oddrun Valestrand and Ida Valestrand Eike
Production
Script: Cecilie Due, Margrethe Beck Heien and Caroline Haddeland-Herding
Director: Margrethe Beck Heien
Music arrangements: Helge Sunde
Producer: TeaterAgentene
By agreement with the Prøysen family.
Practical Information
Age limit: 18 years. Valid ID is required.
Doors open: 1:00 PM
Companion: Free admission upon presentation of a valid companion certificate.
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Blåbråk brings together four of the most uncompromising youth bands from Fabrikken Ungdomshus for an evening of rock and metal at Blåboksen.
On stage:
Slakt – melodic rock and metal inspired by Iron Maiden.
Mystery – energetic Black'n'Roll blending hard rock, black metal, punk, and thrash.
I Ustand – melodic rock and progressive influences with a distinctive sound.
Avgudsdyrkelse – blackened death metal with intense live performances.
This is an alcohol-free event for young people. Free earplugs will be available at the entrance.
