Theater

A dream world of a performance

"When Everyone Sleeps" is a nice show that tells young children that not all scary things are scary. At the same time, it is too short, the story disappears, and that makes it difficult to understand.

Criticism Puppet Theatre Theatre

Filip Jorgensen (16 years old)

From social criticism to melodrama

Oslo Nye Teater's version of “The Young One” is exciting, funny and moving. But after the play, you are left with the feeling that the message disappeared behind the scenes.

Criticism Musical Theatre Theatre

Ima Etokebe (19 years old)

Like a ghost haunting Palestine

The Ghost in the Shell is an important play about two countries in a seemingly eternal conflict, disguised as a family drama.

Criticism Theatre

Josefine R. Narverud (18 years old)

Beautiful but confusing

"The Knife in the Fire" at the National Theatre offers a beautiful visual depiction of Kven culture and a life on a journey through the North Sea. The forces of nature and people are set in motion on stage, but are dampened by a heavy, literary stage text and poor timing.

Criticism Podcast Theater

Anna Vestrheim (18 years old)

A cozy, engaging and playful start to Christmas 

Christmas with Prøysen and Carpenter Andersen combines playful acting, impressive puppetry and audience involvement in an hour of Christmas joy that engages both children and "slightly older children".

Criticism Puppet Theatre Theatre

Heidi Bjørge Gravalid (17 years old)

Far away, but too close

Gaia Prestø Nielsen (18) likes the moves made with Les Miserables at the Norwegian Theatre. However, she is not taken aback.

Criticism Theatre

Gaia Prestø Nielsen (18 years old)

A story we need to hear: When death becomes everyday life

Tobasi played with humor, sadness, and rage, and you were drawn into the story as he told it so vividly. The seriousness of the situation became clear, and you started to ask the question "what could they have done today if they hadn't lived under such circumstances?"

Criticism Festival Editorial Team Theatre

Lucas, Helle and Oliver (15 years)

Exciting story and very coolly performed

Apart from the screens on the floor, the classroom looks like a normal classroom. The narrators are wearing everyday clothes and two of them are sitting among us at the desks. The fact that the performance takes place in a normal classroom makes the whole story seem much more real and realistic.

Criticism Festival Editorial Team Theatre

Helle and Synnøve (15 years old)

Forget the script: When kebab talk saved the theater

The performance makes me reflect on how clear and important the face is when talking to someone, what prejudice can do to a conversation, and how the fact that no one sees you affects what you share and what you don't.

Criticism Festival Editorial Team Theatre

Wilma, Synnøve and Oliver (15 years old)

Impressive storytelling

In the monologue performance "1969," Kate Pendry travels through present-day and childhood London, searching for answers and reconciliation. The audience is invited along, but must work to stay connected throughout.

Criticism Monologue Theatre

Anna Vestrheim (17 years old)