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agrees made a great success, guarantee that this performance will not exceed its powers
either. Mr. Petersen plays Kean's role, and one has seen that he can act . . ..
#9, August 1--
Skien, the 1st of August. The play Den Engelsk Skuespiller Kean, which on Friday
passed over the stage, won great applause. Mr. Petersen, as Kean, had taken upon
himself a great actor's role, and he accordingly showed, despite the effort which the
presentation requires, that he had it in his power. There is something big and strong in
Mr. Petersen's acting and in a larger theatre he would make a great impression. Most of
the fellow players assisted him remarkably well and every act provoked strong applause.
On Sunday were performed: The Billetting (Indqvarteringen), and afterwards: “Jovial, or
the deputy mayor as poet” ("Jovial eller Underfogden som Poet"). These comedies were
tremendously amusing, and they also were performed in a masterful fashion. In the first
play Mr. Steiner showed how it goes with a jealous man; the Mesdames Petersen and
Steiner brought forth new charms in their acting and Mr. Petersen was a natural lover.
Mr. Bech as Jovial -- a role which falls precisely into his style -- was very jovial. "I have
made a song about it."
#10, August 10--
Skien, the 3rd of August. Yesterday evening was presented: "Donna Clara, a Night-play"
(“Donna Clara, en natscene”) by A[ndreas] Munch; afterwards: “Either Love or Death!”
("Enten elskes eller døe!") and in conclusion: “The Woman-hater”
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