Rock Me Baby

CONCEPT:
Øystein Elle, Karstein Solli  

CHOREOGRAPHY:
Karstein Solli spolu s účinkujícími 

DIRECTION:
Karstein Solli spolu s účinkujícími 

PERFORMERS:
Geir Hytten, Håkon Sigernes, Øystein Elle, Thomas Hildebrand, Simen I. Vangen

DRAMATURGY:
Karstein Solli, Øystein Elle 

LIGHT DESIGN:
Benjamin Fjellmann

MUSIC:
Øystein Elle, Simen I. Vangen, Thomas Hildebrand

COSTUMES:
Baron Von Bulldog, Kjell I. Nordstrøm

SCENOGRAPHY:
Carl Nilssen-Love

PRODICTION:
Øystein Elle / Capto Musicae, Karstein Solli Productions

PRODUCER:
Øystein Elle / Capto Musicae 

CO-PRODUCTION:
Bærum Kulturhus 

THANKS TO:
Vitor Truzzi (Visual consultation), Beata Kretovicova Iden (Executive producer in the production phase), Bente Ulla, Maybritt Jensen, Ann-Sofi Larsen, Toddler (specialized consultation)

WITH FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF:
Art and Culture Norway, The Audio and Visual Fund

WITH THE SUPPORT OF:
Østfold University College

PREMIERE:
2. 3. 2023, Bærum Kulturhus

DURATION:
45 min

AGE:
toddlers and parents

 

  
  

 

The TANEC PRAHA 2024 Festival takes place under the auspices of the President of the Czech Republic Petr Pavel.

Sadly, our society remains trapped in stereotypes, many of which are nonsensical and absurd. If there is something that fiercely defies and refuses to obey, it is the Norwegian dance show Rock Me Baby, created for the little spectators and not just their fathers. Five queer performers in sparkly costumes, conspicuous make-up and punk hairstyles present something totally unexpected, playful and very sensitive. Its authors, Karstein Solli and Øystein Elle, have extensive experience with young audiences, and their work is based on complex research on stimuli that are comfortable for our little ones. Even though Rock Me Baby may feel like pretty hard stuff, including sound, it is adapted to the needs of young audiences. The result is a welcoming, playful, and creative show that reaches out to the audience, entertaining and enthusing anybody watching it with an open heart and mind.

 


Øystein Elle is a versatile artist, active as a singer, actor, composer, director, lyricist, and producer. He completed his doctoral degree in performing and creative arts in 2017. Elle is an Associate Professor in music and performing arts at Østfold University College. He has led and/or participated in numerous productions, presented in Europe, Asia, the USA, and South America. Since 2008 he has, in addition to his performances for a general/adult audience been an active creator and performer of interdisciplinary performances for the youngest, 0-6 years. 

Karstein Solli is a performing artist and choreographer, and an Associate Professor in acting and drama He possesses unique knowledge of interdisciplinary expression, and has given a number of workshops nationally and internationally. His distinctive performances have received positive reception and recognition. Since 1997, Solli has been receiving the National Guarantee Income for Artists. His performances have toured in the Nordics, Germany, Hungary, Italy, France, Chile, Brazil, and more.

 

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Photo: Jan Hustak
Photo: Morten Hval
Photo: Morten Hval

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