Dunkle fortellinger

A Musical Literary Performance From a distance, Dunkel might look like an ordinary town. It has a city wall, except where it meets the sea. It has a river, a church, a school, and many other buildings. But when you look closely, Dunkel isn't ordinary after all. Strange birds circle the factory chimneys, there is something odd about the town doctor, and a sign on the city gate warns that circuses are strictly forbidden. Welcome to Dunkel. The performance is based on Rebecca Wexelsen’s Dunkle Fortellinger (Dark Tales), a standalone collection of gothic horror stories for children. Original music composed by Marcus Paus is performed by cellist María Conde, accompanied by Wexelsen reading from the book. Director Torunn Tusj has shaped this into a cohesive theatrical experience in close collaboration with the performers. Performers María Alejandra Conde is a classical cellist and educator from Venezuela, holding a master’s degree from the Barratt Due Institute of Music. Today, she works as an assistant professor at Barratt Due alongside freelance engagements with Norwegian orchestras, as well as soloist and chamber music performances. María is passionate about bringing music and literature to children and young audiences. In recent years, she has developed several productions presented through Den Kulturelle Skolesekken (The Cultural Rucksack), the Norwegian Festival of Literature, and the Finnmark International Literature Festival, among others. Rebecca Wexelsen was born in Oslo in 1986. She has a background in language and literature studies and works as a copywriter. Wexelsen debuted with the poetry collection Så faller jeg (2017). In 2019, she made her adult fiction debut with the critically acclaimed novel Hotell Montebello. Her children's book debut, Ulf er uvel (illustrated by Camilla Kuhn), received the Ministry of Culture's prize for best picture book in 2020. The production was developed with the support of DKS Bærum, and this project at Blykjelleren is supported by the Agency for Cultural Affairs (Kulturetaten). Good to know: * Companions/assistants enter free with a ticket * How to get there: Tram 12 to Kontraskjæret, followed by a 5-minute walk to Akershus Fortress. Alternatively, Tram 11 to Øvre Slottsgate; follow Øvre Slottsgate up to Akershus Fortress. (Note: limited restroom facilities in the Castle Church). * Wheelchair accessible: No * Parking available: No