The theatre performance POLAR is inspired by Nansen and Johansens wintering on Franz Josefs Land. For nine moths they shared the same sleeping bag waiting for the summer and daylight. POLAR is a show that puts focus on one part of the Norwegian history using our time's language and effects

ACTORS: Sven Nordin and Rune Temte
DIRECTOR: Marcelino M. Valiente
SCRIPT: Kyrre Andreassen

Opens at the Drammen Theatre 5th of March 2003. Number of expected performances: 15. On tour: 15 The show will be available in English for a tour in 2005.

The Set is minimal. The play is performed in a bare room with a set build out of different type of material with associations to a building ground. The light design is simple. It is going to be easy to move the performance to different places and quickly do a get-in. A

Tour has been planned; we will perform at Hålogaland Theatre, Det Åpne Theatre, Trøndelag Theatre, Sogn og Fjordane Theatre and Teatret Vårt. The Play will have an English version ready in 2005.

Project Participants

Espen Andersen, producer. Is in charge of the economy, PR and the coordination. He has previously produced amongst others "This time it is Herman", "On the ball" and "Red Light".

Sven Nordin,actor. Has worked in most of the theatres in Norway, as well as a great deal of TV-and film productions both in Norway and abroad. He is playing a main character in the Oscar nominated film "Elling".

Rune Temte,actor. He has done several parts with various theatre groups and regional theatres in Norway. Has i.e. played Oberon, Hamlet and Alfonso in "Birdy". He has also participated in a number of TV- and film productions.

Marcelino M. Valiente, director. He is also dramaturge/writer and actor. Educated at J.Lecoq international drama school and C.Dullin`s drama school, both in Paris. He has done a great number of theatre and movement workshops. In the autumn 1998, he worked for "The Norwegian Theatre". In 1999 he directed "On the ball" and the dance performance "Breathe". In 2001and 2002 he worked as a director for "Sogn og Fjordane Theatre".

Kyrre Andreassen,writer. Made his debut in 1977 with the short story collection "This is where your friends are ". Was nominated for the Brage price in 1999 with the short story collection "Barringer". Wrote his first play, "This place" for the Playwright festival in Oslo 2002.

Jean Vincent Kerebel, lighting

Thomas Melby, producer. Works for the production company Mihle&Melby.

Morten Thomte,dramaturge. Is at the moment connected to "Det Åpne Teater". Has worked for a long time as a dramaturge, theatre-, radio- and Film/TV director.

Thea Glimsdal, costume/design. Works as a tailor and costume designer. Made the costumes for all the productions by "Slaves of love"