Founding of Det Dramatiske Selskab
- When
- 1780
- Where
- Christiania (Oslo)
- Episodes
- 2
Det Dramatiske Selskab, an amateur dramatic society, was founded in Christiania (Oslo) in 1780 and gave the first regular theatre performances in Norway, beginning with a Voltaire play staged in October 1780.
Episodes
- Founding in Christiania
The amateur dramatic society Det Dramatiske Selskab was founded in Christiania in 1780, beginning regular theatre performances in Norway.
- Performance of 24 October 1780
On 24 October 1780 the society performed Voltaire's The coffeehouse or the Scottish woman in Ditlevine Feddersen's translation.
Background and detail
Background. The name Det Dramatiske Selskab was used for several Norwegian amateur theatre drama troupes. The period between 1780 and 1830 is described by many as the age of the dramatic companies, within which the Christiania society was established.
Significance. The amateur companies of Det Dramatiske Selskap founded the first theatres and gave the first regular performances in Norwegian cities. The Christiania troupe replaced Martin Nürenbach's temporary theatre staged in the city in 1771–1772.
Aftermath. The society was in turn replaced by Johan Peter Strömberg's theatre in 1827, the Christiania Offentlige Theater, which was the origin of the first Norwegian national theatre, the Christiania Theatre.
People involved
- Henriette Mathiesen · performer in the 24 October 1780 production
- Envold Falsen · performer in the 24 October 1780 production
- Ditlevine Feddersen · translator of the performed Voltaire play
- Martin Nürenbach · stager of the temporary theatre the society replaced
Sources
- Det Dramatiske Selskab Wikipedia, revision of 2026-05-16
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