Culture

D r a m a t i c A r t s
Olympic dramatic arts included
various types of scenic productions,
both in relation to genre, size and
scope. Norway’s best directors
were hired, primarily from the
major institutional theatres.
International directors were also
commissioned, and the end result involved a combination of
professionals and amateurs.
The performances in this part of the cultural programme
had a total production cost of more than NOK 30 million. Most
of this was paid for by sponsors. LOOC’s costs was NOK 4.5
million.
About 95% of the performances were first-time
performances.
Theatre productions were primarily staged at the large
theatres in Oslo, with LOOC deciding the playing dates.
T h e a t r e :
T h e N a t i o n a l T h e a t r e
Peer Gynt, by Henrik Ibsen, directed by Yokyo Ninagawa
World premier, 11 February 1994
Cooperating partners: Point Tokyo Ltd., Thelma Holt Ltd.,
Royal Shakespeare Company, LOOC
Byggmester Solness, by Henrik Ibsen,
directed by Stein Winge
Premier, 26 January 1994
Maria Q. by Cecilie Løveids,
directed by Ketil Bang Hansen
Premier 15 January 1994
T h e N o r w e g i a n T h e a t r e , O s l o
Draumkvedet, directed by Bentein Baardson
Premier, 19 January 1994
This well-known Norwegian ballad from the middle ages has
influenced many a Norwegian artist. The Olympic