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We Will Rock You

The musical We Will Rock You comes to Teigen Scene in Tønsberg. Written by British author and comedian Ben Elton, the musical features songs by Queen, adapted with the involvement of band members Brian May and Roger Taylor.

The show includes well known Queen songs such as Bohemian Rhapsody, I Want It All, A Kind of Magic, Don't Stop Me Now, I Want to Break Free, Radio Ga Ga, Another One Bites the Dust, Who Wants to Live Forever, We Are the Champions and We Will Rock You, along with several other songs. All songs are performed with their original English lyrics.

The musical premiered at the Dominion Theatre in London in 2002 and ran there for 12 years. The Norwegian premiere took place at Folketeateret in Oslo in 2011.

The production coming to Tønsberg was first staged at Oslo Spektrum in 2024 and later at Kilden Teater and Concert Hall in Kristiansand. The leading roles are played by Tønsberg native Kajsa Sulutvedt as “Scaramouche” and Max Key Graarud as “Galileo”.

Sulutvedt has previously appeared in the musical Grease on tour in Norway and at Teigen Scene in Havet. Graarud has previously appeared in The Book of Mormon and Les Misérables at Folketeateret in Oslo.

Other roles include Tor Endresen as “Buddy”, Kim Fairchild as “Killer Queen”, Håvard Bakke as “Captain Khashoggi” and Ingeborg Walther as “Oz”.

The production is directed by Guro Karijord and Charlotte Brænna, with choreography by Kirsty McDonald and Sara Einbu. Philip S. Johannessen is responsible for lighting and effects, Erik Valderhaug for sound design and Thomas Gallagher for projection design. Torbjørn Alsos Raae is the bandleader, and the producer is Musical Norway AS.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Doors open: 30 minutes before the performance

Companion ticket: Yes, free companion ticket

Wheelchair access: Yes, spaces on row 5 at both ends

Hannes Christmas Stars

Hanne Krogh takes her Christmas concert “Hannes Julestjerner” on tour, combining opera, gospel and musical theatre.

She is joined by Markus Bjørlykke, Anna-Lisa Kumoji and André Søfteland. The three singers have different musical backgrounds and perform solo numbers, duets and ensemble pieces.

Markus Bjørlykke is affiliated with the Norwegian National Opera & Ballet. Anna-Lisa Kumoji has a background in gospel and musical theatre, while André Søfteland trained in London and has performed in musical productions in Norway and New York.

The concert combines music with warmth and humour, with Christmas music at its centre. Sandefjord Gospel also joins the performers on stage.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Concert start: 7 pm

Duration: 90 minutes

Age limit: 6 years

Food and drinks: No food or drinks available

Companion tickets: Regular ticket price

Wheelchair access: Yes

Parking: Available

 

Tønsberg Jazzklubb, Jazzcafé

SwingCompagniet comes to Tønsberg Jazzklubb with a Christmas programme featuring a selection of swinging Christmas music.

The orchestra’s lineup allows the concert to move between different musical styles, with both instrumentalists and vocalists taking part.

The repertoire includes well known American Christmas songs such as The Most Wonderful Time of the Year, The Christmas Song, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, Grown-Up Christmas List and Baby, It’s Cold Outside.

The orchestra is led by trombonist Sven Arne Trolsrud. The concert also features vocalists Randi Gunhildstad and Ølberg, alongside musicians playing saxophone, clarinet, trumpet, flugelhorn, trombone, guitar, piano, bass and drums.

Oslo Gospel Choir

For more than 30 years, Oslo Gospel Choir has performed concerts in Norway and abroad. Over the years, the choir has become closely associated with Christmas music, and its Christmas concerts have become a tradition for many during the festive season.

In 1992, the choir released the Christmas album Tusen Julelys, and conductor Tore W. Aas wrote the Christmas song “En stjerne skinner i natt”.

Oslo Gospel Choir has performed more than 1,000 concerts and sold more than 2 million albums.

The Christmas concert “En stjerne skinner i natt” puts Christmas music and choral singing at the centre, featuring repertoire from the choir’s many years of Christmas performances.

Christmas With Us – Chris Medina & Eirik Næss

“Jul Hos Oss” celebrates ten years of Christmas concerts. For the first time since 2016, Chris Medina, Eirik Næss and Lars Støvland reunite in the original trio format.

For ten years, the three artists have shared the stage during the Christmas season with “Jul Hos Oss”. The anniversary is marked with a concert combining Norwegian and American Christmas traditions.

The audience can expect familiar Christmas songs alongside new additions, with a repertoire that builds on previous editions of the Christmas concert.

Ylvis & Calle – A Christmas Show

For the first time since I kveld med Ylvis, Vegard, Bård and Calle are sharing the stage again. In November and December, they are taking their Christmas show on tour, built around a podcast that does not exist. On 22 December, they come to Hjertnes Kulturhus in Sandefjord.

The show combines music, conversation and improvisation, with instruments, new songs, stories and ideas from the trio.

Audiences can expect an evening of varied performances and spontaneous moments, with both music and conversation taking centre stage.

Nyttårsverksted på Hvalfangstmuseet

During the Christmas holiday, the Whaling Museum invites visitors to a creative workshop on the museum’s top floor.

Visitors can make their own New Year decoration while exploring the museum’s exhibitions.

The museum café serves freshly made waffles and hot drinks, and the workshop is suitable for visitors of all ages.

The workshop is included with museum admission.