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You'll find the Christmas spirit at Kilden
Kilden a wide range of events to get you in the Christmas spirit. From unique concert experiences to theater for the whole family. See the overview here.
Sugar and Slavery
In this article, historian Roar Løken writes about the role of sugar in the transatlantic slave trade, which is the controversial theme of the play *Kill Devil*.
The slave trade
The play *Kill Devil* is playing to sold-out houses, and it has garnered enthusiastic responses from both critics and audiences. In this article, historian Roar Løken examines Norway and the role of Norwegians in the Nordic slave trade.
He will conduct Kilden's traditional Christmas concert
The incoming dean of Kristiansand, Nils Terje Andersen, will conduct Kilden’s traditional Christmas concert, *The Christmas Gospel*, on December 20.
Decolonial walking tour (Podwalk) in Kristiansand
In collaboration with researcher Frida Forsgren at the University of Agder (UiA), Kilden has developed a podwalk in connection with the critically acclaimed and groundbreaking production *Kill Devil*. Read more about how to join the decolonial walking tour in Kristiansand here.
— It’s really fun to be surprised and to experience theater you wouldn’t otherwise have seen
Since the Theater Pass was introduced, more and more people have been flocking to the box office to secure the coveted pass that grants access to all performances at Kilden for an entire year. Mads Hatlevik and Kristin Øygarden, a married couple, gave each other the Theater Pass as a Christmas gift.
The Applaus Friends Association
The Friends of Kilden Association has been launched under the apt name Applaus.
Meet Rune, Tinka's rescuer
The show *Tinka* is inspired by real events that took place here in Kristiansand. Animal lover Rune Landås plays a central and important role in the story; although Rune has traded exotic animals for horses and sheep, he still vividly remembers the tiger he raised at Kristiansand Zoo.
‘- A tremendous honor for KSO!
Alongside none other than the BBC Philharmonic, the Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra (KSO) is the only visiting symphony orchestra on a star-studded program at the Herbstgold Festival in Austria in the fall of 2025.
The magic of theater tells the story of the colony
“This project is perhaps what I’m most proud of here at Kilden—it’s simply amazing,” says Mike Troxel. He heads Kilden’s workshop, which has created an impressive structure to tell the story of Norwegian colonial history in connection with the production *Kill Devil*.
Presenting newly composed music at the Music Salon
This coming Friday, it’s time for Musikksalongen Special. Kilden’s successful concept, led by Sigbjørn Nedland, will then welcome a world-class world music artist.
The Role of Theater in Ancient Greece
No other art form has had a greater influence on Western culture than Greek drama. In connection with the production *Oedipus/Antigone*, postdoctoral researcher Robert Emil Berge explores the role of theater in ancient Greece in this article.
Kilden Harald Furre's contract through 2031
It was announced today that Kilden performing arts centre CEO Harald Furre’s term until 2031. Board Chair Grete Faremo is very pleased with the decision.
Aiming to create a unique audience experience
On September 26, the second edition of the A Nordic Art Symphony Project will take place—a collaboration between Kilden Kunstsilo in which classical music and digital visual art are presented as a unified artistic expression.
Extended through the summer of 2029
Julian Rachlin, chief conductor of the Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra (KSO), has extended his contract with the orchestra. The star conductor will now remain in Kristiansand through the summer of 2029.
From Saturday School to Summer at Kilden
The Kilden lobby is currently hosting “Summer at Kilden.” Meet Mathias Pearson, a young cellist from Kristiansand who is a graduate of Kilden talent development program, Lørdagsskolen.
Anders (26) is keeping Kilden this summer
You may know him as one of the friendly staff members at the ticket window. This summer, Anders Skjerdal (26) will be the face of Kilden.
Going for gold in 2024/25
After a season as a silver subscriber, Bjørnar Abusdal is going for gold in 2024/25. “A gift to myself,” says the music-loving Kristiansand native.
Kilden for the Summer Run
Kilden with over 20 runners in this year’s edition of the Summer Run; the initiative was launched by Hilde, a horn player with the Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra.
Get ready for the first detective story in world history
As Kilden now stages Sophocles’ classic masterpiece *Oedipus/Antigone*, it does so with a large and diverse ensemble and exceptional artists behind the scenes.
The intrinsic value of art
Theater Director Valborg Frøysnes delivered a passionate speech on the intrinsic value of art at the Agder Culture Conference on June 5, 2024. The speech was well received by the audience, and in response to the feedback, Kilden performing arts centre hasperforming arts centre to publish the text in its entirety.
