Norwegian Performing Arts
Sceneweb is a national historical archive for Norwegian professional performing arts.
By ENICPA. European Network of Information Centres for the Performing Arts
Performing Arts Hub Norway
Eurowhat? (21th Century) by Sandra JensenENICPA. European Network of Information Centres for the Performing Arts
The Photographs from the Sceneweb
Sceneweb is a national historical archive for Norwegian professional performing arts. The selection of photographs shown here, is an important documentation of a particular moment in time.
Moments Frozen in Time
A time in Norwegian performing arts that lives, breathes and creates outside the institutional stages.
The Structures
The structures between the field of independent performing arts and the institutions reflects different aestetic strategies and economic conditions.
Black Box Theatre
Black Box Theatre is located in Oslo - the capital of Norway.
More real than nothing (20th Century) by Christian NissenENICPA. European Network of Information Centres for the Performing Arts
Early Works of Different Artists
The theater was found in 1985 and is a venue for the independent performing arts. It was one of the first of its kind in Norway, established by the artists themselves.
With little financial support Black Box Theatre was located on the harbour front at Aker Brygge, on the westside of the city. The area is characterized by shopping malls and equity fund offices.
In 2004 the theatre had to move to the east part of town. And as their contract run out in 2024, the theatre will have to move again.
The Little Vampire (21th Century) by Helge ReistadENICPA. European Network of Information Centres for the Performing Arts
Sceneweb
These photographs from the Sceneweb archive show a selection of different estetichal expressions shown at Black Box Theatre between 1985 – 2003, when the theatre was young and vibrant.
The Little Vampire
The photograph is from Dansdesign’s production The Little Vampire. The production was played at Black Box Theatre, in Oslo, in 2001.
...except that I would like to get rid of it (20th Century) by Erik BergENICPA. European Network of Information Centres for the Performing Arts
Norwegian Performing Arts
This selection of photographs are moments frozen in time, a historical view of the performing arts that shaped the Norwegian scene.
Some of the groups and artists no longer exists, but some still do.
The photograph is from zero visibily corp.’s production, which was founded by Ina Christel Johannessen in December 1996 and closed in December 2021.
The Secret of No-Face (20th Century) by Knut UtlerENICPA. European Network of Information Centres for the Performing Arts
Norwegian Rising Stars: Early Works of Renowned Artists
In this selection you will see the early works of different artists that has become some of Norway's most renowned performers.
The Secret of No-Face
The production was played at Black Box Theatre, in Oslo, in 1985. The Secret of No-Face was a production by Boreas Bulreador, produced in 1984. The production was premiered at Vikateatret in Oslo. The Secret of No-Face was the group's first production.
En kristelig time (20th Century) by Per Roar Thorsnes og Kristin HestadENICPA. European Network of Information Centres for the Performing Arts
En Kristen Time
The photograph is from Gorgon produksjoners production En kristen time (literally: a Christian lesson). A Christian hour was part one of the trilogy The Norwegian House (Det Norske Hus).
The production was played at Black Box Theatre, in Oslo, in 1997. The production had two actors, two dancers, two musicians (a singer and a pianist), and a circus fakir.
Zooom (21th Century) by Christian ElgvinENICPA. European Network of Information Centres for the Performing Arts
Zoom
The photograph is from dancer and coreographer Odd Johan Fritzøes' production Zoom. Inspired by movement in the world of movies. Five dancers move together with animated clips and scenography focused on bodies and the roles they play.
The production was played at Black Box Theatre, in Oslo, in 2000. Dancers: André Austvoll, Kenneth Flak, Thomas Gundersen, Camilla Myhre & Irene Rothmund Velten.
Smia (20th Century) by Siggen StinesenENICPA. European Network of Information Centres for the Performing Arts
Smia
The photograph is from Aker Brygge 1986/87s production Smia. Smia (1986) was a theaterproduction initiated by the artistrun-project.
The one-act play Smia was selected from several manuscripts submitted to a competition announced by the Aker Brygge realestate-company itself. The production was played at Black Box Theatre, in Oslo, in 1986.
Peer Pressure. Riksteatret, Black Box Theatre and Jo Strømgren (20th Century) by Frits SolvangENICPA. European Network of Information Centres for the Performing Arts
Peer Pressure
The photograph is from Riksteatret, Black Box Theatre, Jo Strømgrens production Peer Pressure. Peer Pressure (1997) was a dance production by The Norwegian Touring Theatre in collaboration with Black Box Theatre.
It was based on Peer Gynt by Henrik Ibsen, in a dance version by Jo Strømgren. The production went on tour the autumn of 1997, with its tour opening in Skien. The production was played at Black Box Theatre, in Oslo, in 1997.
Biomechanics (21th Century) by Michael BryENICPA. European Network of Information Centres for the Performing Arts
Biomechanics
The photograph is from Teater NORs production Biomechanics. Teater NOR has its roots in the physical theatre, with foundation in the work of Artaud, Meyerhold and Grotowski.
In the production Biomechanics the company wanted to examine Meyerhold’s work in particular, and they based the production in the constructivist tradition from Russia during the start of the last century.
