Theater
It's okay to dread Christmas
Nothing is as cozy as Christmas. The family gathers, we bring out the Christmas decorations and light the candles. We give and receive gifts, and everyone is happy. Is it any wonder we look forward to Christmas? Or is it? We had a little chat with Maja Lunde about looking forward to—and not looking forward to—Christmas.
– Romeo and Juliet is important to us humans
Kilden is ready to stage William Shakespeare’s *Romeo and Juliet*. The actors all have a personal connection to the story they are about to tell, and for some of them, it has played a particularly significant role in shaping who they are today.
Invitation to a grand launch
Which plays will be featured on the stages of Kilden performing arts centre year? On October 18, we invite you to a grand program launch.
Little Amadeus – Mozart Became Trazom
Trazom—Mozart spelled backward—has taken schools in Kristiansand by storm. Student teachers from the University of Agder visited Wilds Minne School for one of the final performances.
From Sabeltann to Salieri
"It's going to be a busy late summer for me, commuting between Kjuttaviga and Kilden August, but I'm looking forward to getting back to work on Salieri," says Kyrre Haugen Sydness, who is currently preparing for *Amadeus*.
Who's Who at Amadeus?
The premiere of *Amadeus* is just around the corner, but who are all these people on stage? Read the article to find out more.
A Flurry of Nominations for Kilden
The nominations for the Norwegian film industry’s most prestigious awards ceremony, the Amanda Awards, were announced today. Both actors and the orchestra are among the nominees.
Attention to detail down to the smallest button
With *Woyzeck*, director Tabita Friis Kristensen and set and costume designer Nina Kay are staging a play in Norway for the very first time. They Kilden the enthusiasm they have encountered at Kilden as “something truly unique.”
On-stage performance
Soon we will get to know Yngve and Magnus in the stage adaptation of the book *Villskudd* here at Kilden. Representation is essential for combating prejudice and discrimination; in this article, we look at a few selected moments in the fight for equality for same-sex couples.
Major: Theater Studies at the University of Bergen
In the 2023–25 Academic Staffing Plan, the administration of the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Bergen proposes that two of the three academic positions in theater studies be eliminated during this period.
A Queer Love Story Comes to the Stage
When Godmund Vindsun was growing up, he looked for queer love stories in literature, but all he found was sadness and cruelty. So he decided to write something lovely and beautiful himself.
The Idiot Meets Forrest Gump
What impact has a Russian novel from 1868 had on Western popular culture? Quite a lot, actually.
Kilden to Visit the Library in January
In January, Kilden will visit several libraries in the region to discuss the first two premieres of the year: *I Am the Wind* by Jon Fosse and *The Idiot* by Fyodor Dostoevsky. The first stop will be Arendal Library on January 10.
‘- Intense beauty and excruciating pain’
We’re almost ready for the premiere of *Eg er vinden* by Jon Fosse, in which two men struggle to find the right words when talking about life and how they experience it.
“…All the Way to Bethlehem” has sold 10,000 tickets
The Christmas musical "…like til Betlehem" is set to be this year's major family event in the run-up to Christmas in Southern Norway. Even several weeks before the premiere on November 24, the show atperforming arts centre Kilden performing arts centre has alreadyperforming arts centre 10,000 tickets.
Seriousness, entertainment, and joy in 2023
On Thursday, October 10, the 2023 program for Kilden was announced. Kilden performing arts centre major initiativeperforming arts centre year is entirely unique in Norway.
Five additional performances of “…All the Way to Bethlehem”
Due to high demand from ticket buyers, five additional performances of the pre-Christmas family musical “…like til Betlehem” are now being added at the Kilden performing arts centre. Tickets will go on sale next Monday at 12:00 p.m.
Award-winning short film becomes a Christmas play
"It was really exciting to be asked to do this. Even though working with the material in a theater will probably be quite different from working on a film set, I’m confident this will be an enjoyable process that will result in something people will appreciate," says Even Hafnor.
"Melancholy and quiet euphoria about life"
"Samhold Søkes" got off to a flying start with the critics! Read their reviews of the play here.
Audition for the play *Small Talk*
Kilden is looking for two people aged 70–90 who would like to participate in the theater production *Small Talk*.
"Seeking Unity" Comes to Life
— "Samhold Søkes" was one of the first events to be affected by COVID-19 restrictions here at Kilden, so we're really excited that it's finally happening in August 2022.
