For 20 years, Frank “Tønes” Tønnesen and Ingvar Hovland have been putting on a Christmas show. Together, they have delved into the real challenges of Christmas celebrations: where to spend Christmas Eve, who gives gifts to whom, what actually counts as an approved Christmas tree, and whether it’s really okay to decorate it in November.
The answer to the last question is, of course, a resounding angel choir of “no.” The rest is knowledge Tønes and Hovland have gathered over the years and now put together in a new concert performance, where they are also joined by Sigfrida and Johanne.
“I år gjør me det heilt enkelt” (“This year we keep it simple”) is Christmas songs for those who might not think Christmas should be about songs and concerts at all. It’s about gift-giving, cold floors, and whether the celebration will be at Aunt Ingeborg’s or Aunt Gerd’s. And there’s one about how the brightest star still brings hope.
Ingvar Hovland is Egersund’s national poet and has written lyrics for a number of Norwegian artists and bands.
Frank Tønnesen has a unique ability to observe and convey everyday life in a blend of subtle humor and thoughtful seriousness. Quite a few people call him Tønes.
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Duration: approx. 90 minutes
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