The pillars of society (NO)
Exciting as a crime story, fiery as a romantic novel, topical as the 9 o'clock news. The Pillars of Society is Ibsen at his most entertaining.
Directed by Peter Langdal / Riksteatret
The play is about romantic infidelity, lies and secrets – and especially honour, career and sly business practices. Everyone admires consul Bernick, an exemplary family man, who creates jobs and takes a responsibility for economic growth in his city. Little do people know that this visionary pillar of society has built his career and marriage on a lie. When the truth about the past forces itself to the surface, he has to find a way to salvage his reputation. But is he a penitent sinner, or is this once again just a front?
Danish director and former head of Betty Nansen Teatret, Peter Langdal is known for his immersive productions of the classics. Together with a top team of eleven actors, he creates an Ibsen classic with a clear pointer towards our own time.
The Pillars of Society is a production staged as a collaboration between Riksteatret and Nationaltheatret.
Actors: Henrik Mestad / Kim Haugen, Iren Reppen, Anne Ryg, Per Christian Ellefsen, John S. Kristensen, Ida C. Klem, Julie Støp Husby, Nils Golberg Mulvik, Victor Berg, Daniel Karlsson, Martin Lotherington and Even Rasmussen.
Director and script adaptation: Peter Langdal. Scenographer: Nicolaj Spangaa. Costume designer: Karin Betz. Assistant costume designer: Henrik Børgesen. Light designer: Marianne Thallaug Wedset. Sound designer: Nils Wingerei. Dramatic advisor: Tine Thomassen. Assistant director: Pernille Skaansar. Producer: Rebecca Mathisen.
«Relevant and funny about the power of double standards.» Dagbladet
«Solid as a rock (…), well played by a star-studded cast» Fædrelandsvennen
«The lie, the truth and freedom (…) a theatrical roundabout» Aftenposten
«Vivid, good theatre» Vårt land
«Fast and intense Ibsen (…) this will appeal to a lot of people» NRK
«High entertainment value» VG