The legendary Jokke musical Verdiløse menn returns to Bergen and Forum Scene. The musical is written by Christopher Nielsen, based on his brother Joachim Nielsen's immortal songs and lyrics, which are performed in the piece by three musicians who all played in Jokke's band.
Verdiløse menn has played to full houses since its world premiere in 2008 and is more popular than ever - seen by over 70,000 in Oslo!
Goggen is sitting at home alone, is socially starved and notes that old friends have found jobs or girlfriends. Kleggen is however free, and eventually turns up with a six-pack of beer, with Knugern in tow, and with quite a piece of news... Thus opens Verdiløse menn, Christopher Nielsen's musical, where Joachim Nielsen's songs are woven into stories about women and drugs, begging and beer, dead friends and immortal friendship. It is hard to get much further Off Broadway than this!
Direction and set design by Anders T. Andersen
On stage we meet Jan Sælid, Gard B. Eidsvold, Kim Sørensen, Marte Engebrigtsen and Per Egil Aske.
Musicians: Valentourettes with Petter Baarli, Peter Pogo and Runar «Kula» Johannessen.
Direction and set design: Anders T. Andersen
Producer: Det Nye Teaterkompaniet
Music and lyrics: Joachim Nielsen
Costumes: Cathrine Engehagen Bråthen
Lighting design: Ole Christian Rønningen
Choreography: Jostein Kirkeby-Garstad
Musical direction: Per Christian Revholt
Make-up design: Fie Baro
Dramaturg: Olav Torbjørn Skare
Stage manager/Tour manager: Claudio Aiello
In Norwegian.
