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A lonely Christmas tree is looking for presents
Throughout December 2019, a solitary Christmas tree will stand in the lobby ofperforming arts centre Kilden performing arts centre. Anyone who is able to do so is welcome to stop by and place a gift under the tree. The gifts will be donated to the Blue Cross in Kristiansand and are earmarked for children and young people living in disadvantaged families.
CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS
We’re sharing our best Christmas gift ideas from our diverse lineup. Give the gift of a cultural experience to someone you love!
Boen Farm Visits kilden
Head Chef Tomasz Rochon and Maître d’ Dagfinn Galdal from Boen Gård will be making a guest appearance at Frihavn ahead of our New Year’s concerts in January.
Reviews of the show
Fædrelandsvennen rolls a six on the dice and calls the show a festive spectacle for everyone!
Wants all the politicians on Kilden
All city council members in Kristiansand are invited to take the stage at outgoing theater director Birgit Amalie Nilsen’s farewell performance.
DEAR AUDIENCE!
To hell with art. The municipal elections are over, and we’re going to put months of harsher rhetoric and higher levels of conflict than we’re used to behind us.
Into the City's Secret Life
Torborg Igland and Gaute Heivoll are two of the authors from Southern Norway who have written the script for the play *Kristiansand*.
The Complete Works of Henrik Ibsen in 78 Minutes
Henrik Ibsen’s Complete Works in 78 Minutes returns to Southern Norway, 14 years after its world premiere in Grimstad.
NEW YEAR'S CONCERT WITH A COMEDY VIRTUOSO
Bach and Beethoven led Espen Beranek Holm to prog rock. Now he’s ready for the New Year’s concert with the KSO.
KILDEN'S GREATEST CHRISTMAS TRADITION
In the Christmas Gospel, the Blue Cross is celebrated by Ole Paus, the Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra, children’s choirs, and senior choirs.
READY FOR A LEADERSHIP ROLE
After 20 years as an actress and theater scholar, Valborg Frøysnes will take over as director of Kilden in January 2020.
A TOUGH RUN-UP TO THE IBSEN MARATHON
Actress Ann Ingrid Fuglestveit-Mortensen is in the midst of intense rehearsals ahead of the premiere of Henrik Ibsen’s Complete Works in 78 Minutes.
The Magic of TROLLE
– For me, it has been important to write Trolle’s story. It’s important to me to let children know that they’re not alone in feeling different.
LET THE PUBLIC BATHE IN ART
Soon, every nook and cranny of Kilden will be filled Kilden artistic experiences. It will be playful, visionary, and extraordinary as the public is invited to define what Kristiansand is—right now.
A GLIMPSE OF GUPTA
As the Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra celebrates its 100th anniversary, Rolf Gupta is making waves.
HOW CONTEMPORARY MUSIC HAS CHANGED
Researchers have been listening to contemporary music over the past few decades. See what they found out.
The poinsettias are looking forward to it
In November and December, Kilden will be filled Kilden well-known and beloved Christmas performers. What are they looking forward to?
Instagram Contest: Kristiansand.Nå
Henrik Ibsen drew inspiration from Darwin, mysticism, and the sea, among other things, when he wrote the play "The Lady from the Sea."
Historical Background to Ibsen’s “The Lady from the Sea”
Henrik Ibsen drew inspiration from Darwin, mysticism, and the sea, among other things, when he wrote the play "The Lady from the Sea."
Henrik Ibsen in Grimstad
Henrik Ibsen (1828–1906) grew up in an upper-class family in Skien. After his confirmation, he was expected to attend a Latin school in accordance with his social standing, but the economic downturn in Skien left his father, Knud Ibsen, in financial difficulties.
