Artistic Director

Regissør

For the very first time, Kork performs the music from NRK's popular Lars Monsen series live for an audience. Lars Monsen enters the stage to the sound of his own music, and is welcomed by the evening's hosts, Heidi Ruud Ellingsen and Mads Ousdal, who also perform selected texts from Peer Gynt, with Rondane National Park as a majestic backdrop.

Kork & Monsen at Rondane

Høgfjellsscena ved Rondane

Storting President Masud Gharahkhani opens the Peer Gynt Cultural Festival 2026 and the festival exhibition with Marianne Hurum. The opening event is free and open to all.

Opening of the Peer Gynt Cultural Festival 2026

Peer Gynt Arena

A mayor and investors plan to cut down an old oak forest in order to build cabins. To save the forest and everyone who lives there, youngsters Ciril and Noah take up the fight.

The Night Folk is a humorous and playful opera which mixes several styles and references. It features famous operas such as Mozart’s The Magic Flute and Bizet’s Carmen along with traditional Norwegian children’s songs, pop music, contemporary music and rhythmic antics. The story is serious and humorous at the same time – it is simply a bird opera that speaks on behalf of Nature.

The village of Indre Kluredal consists of two areas: The local center with the town hall, and an old oak forest where the Night Folk live in a kind of magical universe. They resemble both birds and humans, and they all love to sing and imitate sounds. The Night Folk are shy and like things to remain as they have always been. Few know they exist. The mayor of Indre Kluredal, forest owner Kjell, comes into conflict with the Night Folk. They will lose their lives if the oak forest is cut down to make way for the new cabins and park area Kjell wants to build. The only power the Night Folk have is a witch who can take away people’s singing voice, making their lives miserable.

The Night Folk

Cornerteateret

Festival exhibition by Per Fronth at Galleri Låven, Kulturfestivalen Peer Gynt 2025. Exhibition in collaboration with Galleri Zink (gallerist Johan Mæhlum).

Festival Exhibition 2025

Galleri Låven

Based on Henrik Ibsen's "Peer Gynt". Reworked by Maria Kristine Hildonen and Sjur Miljeteig. One actor, two musicians. Ibsen's text; stripped down, bare, focused. A poetic and musical journey into the inner life of the human being. Running time: 60 min. Suitable for young adults and adults.

Artistic Director, Regissør

Erik Ulfsby

Events

Upcoming events

Feb 17, 2027

Peeropolis · Kulturfestivalen Peer Gynt

Past events

Aug 6, 2026

Kork & Monsen at Rondane · Kulturfestivalen Peer Gynt

Jul 31, 2026

Opening of the Peer Gynt Cultural Festival 2026 · Kulturfestivalen Peer Gynt

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