The Ibsen Machine
Hartmann plays with conventions and romps about freely throughout Ibsen’s dramas
Directed by Sebastian Hartmann
This year’s International Ibsen Festival opens with a production that is thematically based on several of Ibsen’s contemporary dramas. In addition, Sebastian Hartmann has written a new script, translated by Øivind Berg. The principal character is Osvald from Ghosts. Hartmann creates unexpected encounters between Ibsen’s characters, who lead separate lives. The scenographic playground is designed by Susanne Münzner – his regular set design partner. Together with Hartmann’s reconstruction of the scripts and Steve Binetti’s specially composed music, the physical construction forms the basis of the ensemble’s creative process.
Director: Sebastian Hartmann. Scenogarpher: Susanne Münzner. Costumes: Adriana Braga Peretzki. Light design: Lothar Baumgarte. Soundtrack: Steve Binetti. Wigs and make-up: Annikka N. Andersen. Dramaturg: Hege Randi Tørressen. Assistant director: Pernille Skaansar.
Actors: Frøydis Armand, Trine Wiggen, Marian Saastad Ottesen, Anneke von der Lippe, Kjersti Botn Sandal, Kai Remlov, Ole Johan Skjelbred, Henrik Rafaelsen