by: Sandefjord

Opera i Hønsehuset

Opera and musical theatre have become a regular part of Kirkefestdagene at Furu Egg. The event combines live performances with dinner and an evening together.

Soprano Margrethe Fredheim and bass baritone Magne Fremmerlid perform with Svein Rustad as accompanist. Fredheim has won several international competitions and has worked as a permanent member of opera companies in Germany. She is now based in Oslo.

Magne Fremmerlid has had a long career as an opera singer and has also been connected to MiSK. Together with Svein Rustad, they present a programme featuring opera and musical theatre.

Menu

Main course: Pork fillet Oscar with choron sauce, prawns, green peas and asparagus.

Dessert: Homemade crème caramel and an ice cream buffet from Furu Egg.

Coffee is included. Full bar service is available.

Practical information

If you would like to sit at the same table as friends or other members of your group, you can purchase the tickets together under one name and settle the payment between yourselves.

If tickets have been purchased separately, you can contact Erik Mathisen at bestilling@furuegg.no well in advance of the event. Please provide the names used for the ticket bookings.

Historiene vi etterlater oss

Join author and journalist Jens M. Johansson in conversation with author and journalist Ina Strøm about his new novel Bare la dem komme (2026).

The novel follows Tom, who visits his mother Camilla after two years without contact. She lives alone in a run down house by a lake and is seriously ill. As time passes, Tom asks her to tell him about her life. Her stories explore love, restlessness, rebellion, loss and longing.

Bare la dem komme explores the relationship between a mother and son, memories, grief and what remains when a person approaches the end of life.

The conversation will explore the novel and themes including literature, family relationships, grief, love and the life stories we leave behind.

About “De beste bøkene”

The event is part of “De beste bøkene”, a series at Sandefjord Library focusing on current Norwegian fiction.

Practical information

Admission: Free

Admission is free, but a ticket is required to guarantee a place. Unused tickets will be made available to others when the event begins.

Doors open 15 minutes before the event. Please arrive no later than five minutes before the start.

If you are unable to use your ticket, please notify the organiser at bibliotek@sandefjord.kommune.no

The Struggle for Welfare and Community

How are economics and democracy connected? The way an economy is organised influences both the values a society is built on and the public services people rely on in everyday life.

This edition of “Our Society”, a programme series at Sandefjord Library, explores how economic models and political choices affect the welfare state and local communities.

Norway has gradually moved from a more state controlled economy towards a more market oriented model, with private actors taking on a larger role. What does this mean for services such as education, healthcare and elderly care? And how might economic choices shape the future development of Sandefjord?

The evening begins with a conversation between author and journalist Linn Stalsberg and researcher, author and university lecturer Ola Innset. They provide national perspectives on how economic changes affect the welfare state and society.

The focus then shifts to Sandefjord. Local group leaders from different political parties take part in a roundtable discussion about the issues from a local perspective. The discussion is moderated by Masoud Ghadimfallah, who holds a master’s degree in social analysis from the University of South Eastern Norway and works as a library consultant at Sandefjord Libraries.

The audience will also have an opportunity to ask questions and reflect on the topics together with the speakers.

Programme

6:00 PM to 7:00 PM: Conversation with Linn Stalsberg and Ola Innset

Linn Stalsberg is an author and journalist. In her book Det er nok nå, she examines how today’s economic system affects our lives socially, politically and personally.

Ola Innset is a researcher, author and university lecturer. In his book Kampen om verdiene, he examines how changes in the economy affect the welfare state and society.

7:00 PM to 7:30 PM: Break

Coffee will be served.

7:30 PM to 8:30 PM: Roundtable discussion with local politicians

Group leaders from different political parties in Sandefjord discuss the topics from a local perspective.

About “Our Society”

“Our Society” is an event series at Sandefjord Library focusing on democracy and current social issues at both national and local level.

The series brings together authors, researchers and local representatives with different perspectives for open discussions. Visitors are invited to listen, learn, ask questions and take part in the conversation.

Practical information

Time: 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM

Location: Sandefjord Library

Admission: Free

Admission is free, but a ticket is required to guarantee a place. Unused tickets will be made available to others when the event begins.

Doors open 15 minutes before the event. Please arrive no later than five minutes before the start.

If you are unable to use your ticket, please notify the organiser at bibliotek@sandefjord.kommune.no

Brett- og kortspill

Bring family or friends to the library for a relaxed session of card and board games.

There are games for different age groups, including Uno, playing cards, Maxi Yatzy, picture bingo, jigsaw puzzles, Geni, Alias Junior and chess.

The games are available from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Drop in and stay as long as you like.

The Nutcracker

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.

2026 SF-Vålerenga Eliteserien

Practical Information

Tickets and entry

  • Children under 6 years old have free admission.
  • Children’s tickets apply to ages 6 to 16.
  • The gates open one hour before kick-off.
  • Purchased tickets are non-refundable.
  • Tickets may not be resold above face value.
  • Raffles or marketing of tickets are not permitted without an agreement with Sandefjord Fotball.

Away supporters

  • Away supporters have standing areas in section N.
  • Section N has its own kiosk and toilets.
  • Away team merchandise and effects are only permitted in section N.

Rules at Jotun Arena

  • Visibly intoxicated persons will not be admitted to Jotun Arena.
  • Visitors should be prepared to undergo a security check at the entrance.
  • Smoking is not permitted at Jotun Arena.