Performing Arts  Bergen International Festival in progress 27/05/2006 :: During the Bergen International Festival, one can enjoy cultural events in everything from an old trolley-bus to the extravagant home of deceased violinist Ole Bull. In 13 days there will be 165 cultural events at the annual festival, and both international and Norwegian artists will perform throughout the city. + More |
Associations and Education  British director Peter Brook wins Ibsen Prize 04/09/2008 :: The first International Ibsen Prize was presented to the British director Peter Brook (83) at the National Theatre in Oslo on Saturday. The prize is worth NOK 2.5 million. + More |
Venues Venues for contemporary dance, theatre and performance The independent Norwegian companies lend vitality and originality to the Norwegian performing arts sector.
The main venue for experimental theatre and dance in Oslo is the Black Box Theatre, which consists of one large, and one small ... + More |
Theatre Institutions Theatre institutions In Norway, theatre is a relatively young art form. The oldest theatre, Den Nationale Scene in Bergen, was established in 1850, while the first national theatre, Nationaltheatret in Oslo, opened its doors nearly 50 years later, in 1899. ... + More |
Festivals Festivals In 1990 Stein Winge, then director of the National Theatre, established the Ibsen Festival, which is held every other year in August/September. The National Theatre presents its latest Ibsen productions, and also invites the top ... + More |
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