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Plans for Henrik Ibsen 200th anniversary announced in London

Mar 11, 2026

Ibsen 200 år starter i Skien – og skal så videre ut i verden

Det norske Ibsenkompaniet, under ledelse av Kåre Conradi, står for åpningsforestillingen under Ibsenåret 2028.
Åpningsforestillingen blir En folkefiende, og får premiere i Ibsens fødeby Skien 20. mars 2028, på selve 200-årsdagen til Henrik Ibsen.

Satsningen ble nylig lansert i London, i den norske ambassadørens residens, i forbindelse med forestillingen An Evening with Peer Gynt på The Coronet Theatre i Notting Hill. Forestillingen gikk for fulle hus og fikk sterke kritikker.

Ambisjonen er klar: å løfte Ibsens dramatikk både nasjonalt og internasjonalt, og gjøre arven levende for nye generasjoner.

Samtidig understrekes behovet for et bredt samarbeid. Et jubileum av denne størrelsen krever et nasjonalt løft der offentlige institusjoner og private aktører spiller på lag.

Skien blir et sentralt kulturelt tyngdepunkt for markeringen, med nye satsninger rundt Ibsenformidling, museer og kulturarenaer. I en tid preget av uro og raske endringer fremstår Ibsens tematikk kanskje mer relevant enn på lenge.

Kåre Conradi - (NRK) Nyhetsmorgen

Se dagens innslag på Norsk rikskringkasting (NRK) Nyhetsmorgen i dag!


Henrik Ibsen’s 200th Anniversary Begins in Skien

The Norwegian Ibsen Company, led by Kåre Conradi, will present the opening production of the 2028 Ibsen Jubilee. An Enemy of the People will premiere in Skien — Henrik Ibsen’s birthplace — on March 20, 2028, marking the 200th anniversary of the playwright’s birth.

The initiative was recently launched in London at the residence of the Norwegian Ambassador, in connection with the performance An Evening with Peer Gynt at The Coronet Theatre in Notting Hill. The production played to sold-out audiences and was universally critically acclaimed.

The ambition is clear; to elevate Ibsen’s dramatic works both nationally and internationally, and to bring his legacy to life for new generations. At the same time, organisers emphasise the importance of broad collaboration. A jubilee of this scale requires a national effort, bringing together public institutions and private partners.

Skien will serve as a central cultural hub for the celebrations, with new initiatives focused on Ibsen interpretation, museums and cultural venues. In a time marked by uncertainty and rapid change, Ibsen’s themes may be more relevant than ever.

Watch today’s feature on NRK Nyhetsmorgen.

Kåre Conradi’s ‘Ibsen For Children’ books

Feb 10, 2026

Ibsen for Children is a brand new series that springs from the thought behind Shakespeare for children. Actor and Artistic Director of The Norwegian Ibsen Company Kåre Conradi has lived many years in the UK and has always wondered why the magic of letting children into the world of Shakespeare’s collected works has never been done with Henrik Ibsen.

Book number three A Doll’s House is in the making and the two previous books have already been translated in to several languages.

[ ENGLISH REVIEW ] [ NORWEGIAN REVIEW ]

THE STORY OF PEER GYNT: AN EVENING WITH KÅRE CONRADI

Feb 2, 2026

Norwegian star Kåre Conradi’s critically acclaimed one-man dramatised lecture about one of Ibsen’s most famous and colourful characters, Peer Gynt.

Since discovering the play at 17, Conradi has had a passionate connection with Peer Gynt. In just over an hour, he moves effortlessly between storyteller and the feckless Peer himself to shed new light on Ibsen’s legendary play.

“Conradi is an outstanding actor – there are sudden shifts across a wide expressive range, where Conradi displays his versatility.” – Dagbladet

Peer Gynt is the story of a charming but lazy and arrogant young man who leaves home to seek his fortune. Embarking on a series of fantastic voyages around the world, he has one incredible adventure after another. This charismatic stripped back performance goes to the core of what makes Ibsen one of the most performed writers in the world.

​​“Energetic and compelling, Conradi’s a natural storyteller.” – Broadway Baby

7.30pm, 19 to 21 February 2026. By Henrik Ibsen, adapted by Elisabeth Gording and Kåre Conradi.

Running Time: Approx 70 mins with no interval.

Tickets: £40, £30, £20 standard. Up to 20% off for members.

The Coronet Theatre, 103 Notting Hill Gate, London W11 3LB.

www.thecoronettheatre.com

Critically acclaimed Ibsen success from London is staged for the first time in Norway

May 19, 2025

Kritikerrost Ibsen-suksess fra London settes for første gang opp i Norge

Det Norske Ibsenkompaniets Fruen fra havet ble møtt med jubel fra publikum og kritikere da forestillingen hadde premiere i London i 2019. 19. juli 2025 får den endelig norgespremiere i Fjæreheia Amfi.

Fruen fra havet, i regi av Marit Moum Aune og med Pia Tjelta i hovedrollen, trollbandt både publikum og kritikere da den hadde premiere i London i 2019.

19. juli 2025 har forestillingen premiere i Norge for første gang, i en kraftfull og spesialtilpasset versjon – skapt for de spektakulære omgivelsene i Fjæreheia Amfi. Dette blir den fjerde forestillingen fra Det Norske Ibsenkompaniet i den unike utendørsscenen i granittfeltet i Grimstad.

Pia Tjelta inntar igjen hovedrollen som Ellida, kvinnen som trekkes mellom plikt og frihet, mellom landets trygghet og havets uendelige kraft. Tjelta ble nominert i kategorien Best Female Performance for rollen, en av flere nominasjoner til stykket ved britiske Off West End Awards (Offies).

I tillegg er det Nils Petter Molvær, en av Norges mest internasjonalt renommerte musikere, som står bak musikken.

BILLETTER – Billettene er tilgjengelige på Ticketmaster


The Norwegian Ibsen Company’s The Lady from the Sea was met with cheers from audiences and critics when the performance premiered in London in 2019. On 19 July 2025, it will finally have its Norwegian premiere in Fjæreheia Amphitheatre.

The Lady from the Sea, directed by Marit Moum Aune and starring Pia Tjelta, captivated both audiences and critics when it premiered in London in 2019.

On 19 July 2025, the performance premieres in Norway for the first time, in a powerful and specially adapted version – created for the spectacular surroundings of Fjæreheia Amphitheatre. This will be the fourth performance from the Norwegian Ibsen Company in the unique outdoor stage in the granite field in Grimstad.

Pia Tjelta once again takes the lead role as Ellida, the woman who is pulled between duty and freedom, between the security of the country and the infinite power of the sea. Tjelta was nominated in the Best Female Performance category for the role, one of several nominations for the play at the British Off West End Awards (Offies).

In addition, Nils Petter Molvær, one of Norway’s most internationally renowned musicians, is behind the music.

BOOK TICKETS – Tickets are available on Ticketmaster


 

The Wild Duck – London rehearsals

Oct 3, 2024

Rehearsals for the London production of The Wild Swan (2 October 2024).

All images are copyright of the photographer Antero Hein.

BRAND

Jan 5, 2024

Det norske Ibsenkompaniet setter opp Henrik Ibsens Brand sommeren 2024.

Brand er fortellingen om en mann som er villig til å ofre absolutt alt for å leve etter sine prinsipper og idealer. Det er historien om en idealistisk prest som konfronterer samfunnets normer og kompromisser.

Forestillingen tar deg med på en reise gjennom Brand’s kamp for sannhet og forpliktelse, samtidig som den avdekker menneskets frykt, tvil og kompromisser.

Opplev et storslått ensemble i Fjæreheia sommeren 2024!

Steinbruddet, med sin majestetiske skjønnhet og kraftfulle atmosfære, blir selve hjertet av teaterarenaen. De høye veggene og det dramatiske landskapet danner en perfekt ramme rundt Ibsens intense Brand.

Med et opplagt ensemble, regi, lyd, scenografi og imponerende lyssetting vil Det norske Ibsenkompaniet i Fjæreheia ta deg med på en unik opplevelse du aldri vil glemme.

Gå ikke glipp av sjansen! Ta med familie og venner, og bestill billetter for Juli 2024 nå!

Vi setter pris på at du er tidlig ute, så kjøper du billetter før 1. oktober får du 15% avslag på billettprisen!


The Norwegian Ibsen Company presents Henrik Ibsen’s Brand in the summer of 2024.

In the gripping play Brand, Henrik Ibsen explores the profound struggle between uncompromising idealism and the harsh realities of the world.

Brand, a fervent clergyman, is consumed by his unyielding moral convictions, determined to live life in absolute truth and piety. However, his relentless pursuit of perfection sets him on a collision course with the imperfections of human society and the complexities of personal sacrifice.

As he demands total commitment from those around him, he faces the ultimate test of faith, challenging the very beliefs that define his existence. Ibsen’s masterpiece delves into the human psyche, examining the costs of extreme ideology and the enduring question of what it means to live a good life.

Brand is a powerful narrative that resonates with the timeless conflict between idealism and practicality, a philosophical journey that echoes through the ages.

Experience a magnificent ensemble at Fjæreheia in the summer of 2024!

The quarry, with its majestic beauty and graceful atmosphere, is the heart of the theater arena. The high walls and the dramatic landscape provide the perfect frame around Ibsen’s intense Brand.

With an energetic ensemble, direction, sound, scenography and lighting, The Norwegian Ibsen Company in Fjæreheia will take you on a unique experience you will never forget.

Don’t miss the chance! Bring family and friends, and book your tickets for July 2024 now!

SHOOTING HEDDA GABLER

Sep 12, 2023

A Rose Original Production in association with The Norwegian Ibsen Company

SHOOTING HEDDA GABLER
Starring Antonia Thomas as Hedda

29 September – 21 October 2023

AN AFFECTIONATE ADAPTATION OF IBSEN’S CLASSIC STORY

Whatever it takes to get the shot…

Shooting Hedda Gabler unfolds on a movie set in Norway where filming is underway for a film adaptation of Hedda Gabler. Inspired by conversations born out of the #MeToo movement, Nina Segal has created an affectionate, sharp and chilling reframing of Henrik Ibsen’s 130-year-old story, directed by Jeff James (Persuasion).

After being offered the title role, an American actress seizes her opportunity to escape Hollywood – and gain some artistic credibility. What awaits her in Norway is a film set where reality and fiction are blurred by Henrik, the brilliant and demanding director.

With every moment being filmed, she is gripped by paranoia. As the atmosphere on set becomes increasingly claustrophobic, Henrik becomes fixated on how to end the movie with a bang.

Antonia Thomas (Misfits, The Good Doctor, Lovesick) leads the company as Hedda, with Christian Rubeck (Succession, Then You Run) as Henrik, Avi Nash (The Walking Dead, Silo) as Ejlert, Anna Andresen (Emilia) as Berta, Matilda Bailes (Persuasion) as Thea, and Joshua James (Cyrano) as Jørgen.

Visit the Rose Theatre website for tickets: rosetheatre.org

2022 TOUR: Peer Gynt statister

Jun 5, 2022

 

Så fint at du fant oss! Vi trenger nemlig statister og ildsjeler som vil bli med oss på reisen inn i Peers utrolige verden. Det vil bli rappellering, troll, galskap og ikke minst en opplevelse for livet når Peer Gynt skal settes opp i Fjæreheia i juli 2022.

Målet til Ibsenkompaniet er å skape en fast arena i Fjæreheia hvor vi kan gi unike muligheter til alle typer talenter – og å være et bindeledd mellom unge utøvere og den profesjonelle bransjen. Planen, i tillegg til å gjøre Ibsen hvert år, er å skape en arena som er lettere tilgjengelig for alle grupper med et brennende ønske om å uttrykke noe sammen.

Her har du med andre ord muligheten til å bli en del av et team som kan jobbe og utvikle seg sammen, år etter år. Det vil du vel ikke gå glipp av?

Send oss en epost til  statist@ibsencompany.com  med en kort kommentar om hvorfor du vil være en del av dette eventyret, så hører du fra oss!

 

‘When We Dead Awaken’ on tour in Norway

Mar 17, 2022

‘When We Dead Awaken’ is going on a tour in Norway after wonderful reviews in London.

The tour will start in Sandnes Kulturhus on April 21 2022. Then travel to Grieghallen in Bergen for performance on the 23 April. and then Kilden Teater og Konserthus in Kristiansand on the 27th and 28th April.

The tour will end up in Ibsen’s home at Ibsen Museum & Teater in Henrik Ibsen’s Gate 26. His final play will then return to the house where it was written.

This will be a run of two weeks from 27th May until 12th June 2022.

These weeks will also mean a celebration of the brand new 133 seats Thetre that just now has been built underneath the museum. A wonderful intimate space waiting to greet audiences and productions from all over the world.

THE STAGE interview with Kjetil Bang-Hansen

Feb 23, 2022

Simon Thomas from THE STAGE published his interview with Kjetil Bang-Hansen.

The Norwegian Ibsen Company is returning to the Coronet, this time with acclaimed director Kjetil Bang-Hansen at the helm. The octogenarian tells Simon Thomas about bringing this most personal of Ibsen’s works to London audiences. [ LINK TO FULL ARTICLE ]

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