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Pirater (Pirates)

Directing & Text – Micke Klingvall Linnea Ytterlid – The Captain Mattias Kolberg Eriksen – Esmeralda Andrea Boeryd – Rollo Pål Mollan – Ragnhild Rut Emilia Millan Björk – Klimpen Rosanne Hatab – Olle Amanda Jalmberger – William Havskrabba Veronica … Read the rest of this entry

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Stanislavsky’s system v/s Vulgar Comedy

We have to remember that Stanislavsky was a rich factory owner how did not need to make a living from his theatre. He was from the Russian upper classes who despised Vulgar Comedy. So we can count on that he … Read the rest of this entry

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More Commedia dell’Arte with opera students

Here is a little more about Opera and Commedia dell’Arte after THIS: It is always a pleasure to work with opera singers when working with Commedia dell’Arte or just when working with theatre in general. I think it has to do with … Read the rest of this entry

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Direct comedy in Vulgar Comedy

One of the most significant features of Vulgar Comedy is that it is played straight-in-your-face. Whether it is clowning, farce or standup comedy it is the kind of comedy that split sides, or at least it’s supposed to be. There … Read the rest of this entry

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Laughter

First of all laughter is the actual bodily expression of joy, comedy and humor. It is what it all strive for. Laughter is the bodily expression of nervousness, confusion, embarrassment or tickling as well, but that is not our concern. … Read the rest of this entry

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Comedy

Comedy is a sort of humor since it also has to do with looking at things from a distance. Comedy is in many ways a rather cruel amusement. Most of the time we tend to laugh at people that are … Read the rest of this entry

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Ambivalence in Vulgar Comedy

The power has always wanted stagnant values in comedy or in art as a whole. It promotes static hierarchies, eternal truths and strict morals in order to preserve its view of the world. It is a view where every change … Read the rest of this entry

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Snow White for Suckers

Opened 5/3-1999 Playwrights – Micke Klingvall and the ensemble Director – Micke Klingvall Harry – Elias Wåhlund Harry – Dov Weinstein Music – Dov Weinstein and Pjotr Tjajkovskij Music arr. – Carola Alfredsson and Andreas Hedberg Musical study – Inger Lindholm Puppets – Carina Söe-Knutsen Choreography … Read the rest of this entry

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Lezione dell´Arte or ”Pantalone på friarstråt”

Opened 19/3-1998 Tralala – Carola Alfredsson Pantalone – Johan Stormdal-Starck Ottavio, Coviello, Dottore, Brighella, Capitano – Mikke Schirén Isabella, Columbina, Tartaglia, Arlecchino – Micaela Gustafsson Director – Micke Klingvall Playwrights – Jean-Baptiste Moliére & Micke Klingvall Costume – Gaysha – … Read the rest of this entry

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AAARRGH! ! – Capitano Catastrofo Collosalle

Opening 10/6-1997 and Reopening 6/6-1998 Playwright and Director – Micke Klingvall Capitano Catastrofo Collosalle, Löjlo, Dottore – Mikke Schirén Zanni – Micaela Gustafsson Pantalone – Elias Wåhlund Lejla, Tartaglia – Anna Svensson Costume – Ulrika Ahlmyr Costume assistants – Caroline Hoffman, Madeleine Kjällman, Andreas … Read the rest of this entry

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