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Watching Peer Gynt

Chuck Zimmerman

Peer GyntI don’t even want to think about what time it is locally here in Hamar. We just got back from seeing the final night production of Peer Gynt at Laka Gala. Here’s Peer and the green troll. You’ll have to get a copy of Henrik Ibsen’s play to find out what it’s all about. Let’s just say that I think it made more sense in Norwegian than it would have in English.

By the way, the cows in front of the Scandic Hotel in my last post are part of the Cow Parade. I thought they were and found some information on them in the registration materials we received when we arrived.

Peer Gynt PlayDid I mention that Peer Gynt is a truly bizarre play? If not, I should have. I really did not know what to expect, especially since it was not in my language. However, it was incredible and entertaining. It’s tied into the folklore of the region here which is why it fits in nicely with the purpose of an IFAJ Congress.

Besides these pictures I also recorded a short audio clip so you can hear what the native language sounds like. Listen To MP3 Peer Gynt Segment (1 min MP3)

In addition to the audio I shot a video clip of a dance segment that was pretty cool. I hope you enjoy it. Watch WMV File Peer Gynt Segment (3 min WMV)

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