Kategori: Theatre

Kristian Valen “Bare VisVas”

Kristian Valen returns to the stage with his sixth full length production, “Bare VisVas”.

After six years of touring with Fartøy Valen seiler igjen, Valen presents a new show where Norwegian and international celebrities meet his collection of characters.

Familiar figures such as Stoltenberg and Brauten return in new versions, alongside several of Valen’s other characters. The show combines impressions, music, comedy and new material.

Kristian Valen rose to prominence in 2003 and has since worked as a comedian, impressionist and performer, with stage shows and television productions.

“Bare VisVas” is a full evening of musical performances, impressions and characters from Valen’s distinctive comedy universe.

Cirkus Arnardo i Larvik

Cirkus Arnardo returns to Larvik with an international circus show featuring a combination of traditional and contemporary circus artists.

The circus tent will be set up at Hovlandbanen, with performances from Thursday, September 24 to Sunday, September 27.

Artists and crew from 17 different countries take part in the production. The audience sits close to the ring, with a maximum distance of approximately 10 metres.

The performance lasts approximately 90 minutes and is suitable for the whole family. The programme features circus acts, action, humour and excitement.

Tickets: Tickets can be purchased at arnardo.no. Tickets are also available at the entrance.

Den vesle bygda som glemte at det var jul

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.

Verdiløse Menn

Verdiløse menn is a musical written by Christopher Nielsen, based on the songs and lyrics of his brother Joachim Nielsen.

The story follows Goggen, who is alone at home and looking for company. His old friends have found jobs or partners, while Kleggen is still available. When Kleggen arrives with a six-pack and Knugern in tow, the story takes a new turn.

Throughout the production, Joachim Nielsen’s music is woven into stories about friendship, love, substance abuse, social exclusion and loss. The songs are performed by three musicians from Jokke’s former band.

The cast includes Jan Sælid, Gard B. Eidsvold, Kim Sørensen, Marte Engebrigtsen and Per Egil Aske.

The music is performed by Valentourettes, featuring Petter Baarli, Peter Pogo and Runar “Kula” Johannessen.

The production is directed and designed by Anders T. Andersen.

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

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.