The Journey to the Christmas Star – Relæxt

Reisen til Julestjernen – Relæxt

av Sverre Brandt / musikk av Johan Halvorsen / musikalske arrangement av Per Christian Revholt

Family Christmas relaxed
Thursday, November 26, at 5:30 p.m.
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Theater and Opera Hall
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1
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125–500 NOK
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A magical Christmas classic for the whole family

As darkness falls over Southern Norway, a familiar light comes on in teatersalen: *The Journey to the Christmas Star*returns to Kilden of 2026!

Sverre Brandt’s beloved Christmas fairy tale, accompanied by Johan Halvorsen’s unforgettable music, is one of the most frequently performed plays in Norwegian theater history—second only to *Peer Gynt*. Directed by Lars Jacobsen, who thrilled audiences with *The Journey to the Christmas Star* at the Folketeateret in 2019, this classic tale is brought to life on our stage.

Experience a beautiful and enchanting tale about Sonja, a brave girl who braves the snow and darkness to find the missing Christmas star—a star the king cursed when his daughter, Princess Gulltopp, disappeared many years ago. On her journey, she encounters dangerous witches, a cunning count, and friendly helpers who guide her closer to the truth. Sonja’s courage and belief in the magic of Christmas become the key to bringing light, hope, and love back to the kingdom.

On stage, Kilden’s actors stand side by side with dozens of children and young people from Ungdomskilden, Knuden, and other local groups—together, they create true theatrical magic and a festive Christmas atmosphere. Welcome to a performance filled with starlight, humor, and light—which is always there, even in the darkest forests.

“Are you afraid of the dark? It’s just the light hiding for a little while.” – Sonja

Recommended for ages 5 and up

 

This performance of *The Journey to the Christmas Star* is part of Kilden’s Relæxt program, which offers an accessible setting designed to make it easier for more people to participate.

Here, you're allowed to talk loudly, laugh, cry, sniffle, and shout, and go in and out of the auditorium as often as you like.

Relæxt is a no-shushing zone.

The performance itself is not organized; this applies only to the surrounding activities, and everyone is warmly welcome to join in.

 

Creative Team:
Directed by: Lars Jacobsen
Music by Johan Halvorsen
Musical arrangement: Per Christian Revholt
Set design: Even Børsum
Costume design: Ingrid Nylander
Choreography: Silje Nordheim
Lighting design: Kine Kvendseth
Sound design: Kristian Bronebakk
Dramaturg: Endre Sannes Hadland

Produced in agreement with:
Songbird Agency / Teaterforlaget Songbird AS – https://www.songbirdagency.no/

 

Use of AI-generated elements in the design:
Elements in the background of the poster design were created using the AI tool “Adobe Firefly.” The elements generated are snow tracks and trees. Other elements were photographed in-house or sourced from stock images.

 

Practical information

About the Theater and Opera Halladd

A hall with a total of 653 seats and a submersible orchestra pit that has proved highly operational for various scenic genres and traditions.

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The foyer bar is always open during events in the Theater and Opera Hall. During major events, please expect some wait times for service; arrive well in advance and pay attention to announcements as the start of the event approaches.

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We serve delicious dishes made with the finest seasonal ingredients from local suppliers. The restaurant is located in the Kilden lobby, so you can easily head straight to the performance after your meal.

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Kilden has an elevator for our visitors who are disabled. The halls have dedicated spaces for wheelchairs. If you need assistance, please contact the box office or one of our staff in the foyer. Wheelchair spaces can be booked by contacting our box office. You can also book a ticket for a companion with a companion certificate.

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Kilden has 3 different hearing aid solutions available in all three halls - which one you choose depends on which connection options you have on your hearing aid.

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