Cast information

Dear friends,

It is a true pleasure to welcome you all to Bergen for our new production of Pelléas et Mélisande by Claude Debussy.

We are especially proud to present this dreamlike and mysterious opera with the brilliant Alan Lucien Øyen and his team at the helm – returning to his hometown with a new artistic vision that we are very excited to share with our audience.

This production brings together an exceptional cast of international stars, leading Norwegian soloists, and – not least – two young artists from our own Opera by the Fjord academy making their role debuts. We’re honoured to see their journey continue on our mainstage.

As always, we hope your time here will be both artistically rewarding and personally enjoyable. If you have the chance during your stay, we warmly recommend:

• A visit to Bergen’s fish market and harbour
• A ride with the Fløibanen funicular, or a walk from Ulriken to Fløien (two of our seven surrounding mountains)
• Exploring the KODE museum complex or Edvard Grieg’s home at Troldhaugen
• Simply wandering the charming streets of Bergen’s city centre

Opera Pub: On 1st and 29th of November, we’ll host our next Opera Pubs at Kulturhuset – a relaxed, open event where you’re welcome to attend, or even perform if you feel inspired.

The Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra performs every Thursday evening at Grieghallen – we highly recommend catching a concert while you’re here.

I am travelling in the beginning of our rehearsl period, but will join you all very soon. My team and I can’t wait to get started on this special journey with you – and to see Pelléas et Mélisande unfold in the hands of such a generous and gifted team.

From Bergen with love,
Eivind

PRODUCTION SCHEDULE
Please click on the link to see the Production Schedule.

Please contact Mia Julie Wiland (miajulie@bno.no) if you have any questions.

DISCOUNTED TICKETS
We offer 2 discounted tickets for friends and family, please follow this link to purchase tickets

If you have any further questions with regards to tickets, please contact Ole (ole@bno.no)

SOCIAL MEDIA
Please follow us and share your own experience by tagging @bergennasjonaleopera
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CREATIVE TEAM

Dinis Sousa / Conductor
Alan Lucien Øyen / Stage director
Åsmund Færavaag / Set designer
Stine Sjøgren / Costume designer
Martin Flack / Lighting designer
Håkon Matti Skrede / Chorus master
Ann-Terese Aasen / Assistant director
Anna Hartmann / Assistant Conductor

BACKSTAGE
Mia Julie Wiland / Production Manager
Sara Eeg Jonasmo / Stage Manager
Cathrine Ahlsen / Head of Costume
Barbro Worren / Head of Props
Ingrid Stasi Skjold / Head of Make-Up and SFX
Jon Inge Keskitalo / Head of Stage
Ivar Skjørestad / Head of Lights
Jørgen Lystrup / Head of CT-Group

CONTACT DETAILS BNO
All contact emails and phone numbers to BNO staff can be found here

PRACTICAL

Miljøfyrtårn / ECO Lighthouse
BNO is certified Miljøfyrtårn/ ECO Lighthouse since 2021. We focus on how we can make more environmentally friendly choices every day and you can help. Please choose public transport to work, bring your own water bottle, coffee mug, choose trademark products, recycle waste, clean up after you and create a nice work environment

Code Of Conduct
Please see our code of conduct here: Code of conduct

Canteen
The canteen is located on the 4th floor in Grieghallen. It's open during the Orchestra's rehearsal. With the Lunch Deal (50 NOK a day) we offer warm lunch, sandwiches to go, coffee and tea. If you like to join the lunch deal, we kindly ask you to sign up before you arrive by sending an email to Mia Julie (miajulie@bno.no) The canteen does not accept cash or credit card. This lunch deal is for artist and technical personal employed by BNO.

Grieghallen
Grieghallen is a multi purpose venue and BNO only have access to the rooms that are in the Production Schedule. Shared dressing rooms will be assigned after get-in on stage.

Address
Our venue, rehearsal studio and costume fittings are located in Grieghallen

• Edvard Griegs plass 1, 5015 BERGEN

Pictures of the venue and information can be found on their website: www.grieghallen.no

PRESS AND MEDIA

Contact persons
Ole Klemsdal / Head of Marketing and Communication / Send email / +47 911 01 791
Monika / Digital marketer / Send email / +47 92 47 0001

Press
There may be journalists from the press present at the rehearsals during the whole rehearsal period. There will be information about this beforehand.

Photo
Monika from Bergen National Opera's communications department will be recording and taking photos throughout the production for use in our social media channels.

Film
We will be recording parts of the rehearsals for documentation and social media teasers.

DINING IN BERGEN
Here are some tips on where to get discounts when eating out, just remember to bring your BNO card to the below restaurants and cafés and present it when you place your order:

Zen Café: 10% with purchase over NOK 100
Café Opera: 10% Address: Engen 18, 5011 Bergen
Pingvinen: 10% - Address: Vaskerelven 14, 5014 Bergen

FROM THE AIRPORT TO THE CITY CENTRE (FOR OUR PRODUCTIONS IN GRIEGHALLEN, BERGEN)
There are several efficient and easy alternatives for how to get from Bergen Airport Flesland to Bergen city center. Bergen has good public transport services with both the Airport Bus Flybussen and the City Light Rail (called Bybanen in Norwegian), as well as taxis going between the airport and the city center.

If you have suitcase or heavy bags we would recommend the Airports bus. We recommend checking the www.entur.no for information on which transportation is available at the time of arrival at Bergen Lufthavn.

• Bergen City Light rail (Bybanen) The cheapest way to get from Bergen Airport Flesland to Bergen city center is to go by the City Light Rail (Bybanen). It takes about 45 minutes from the Airport to Bergen city center and it costs only NOK 49 for an adult. The ticket needs to be purchased in advance either online at www.skyss.no/en/ or in their app Skyss ticket app. From the airport to the city center is 1 zone.

  Check out www.skyss.no for more information. The City Light Rail starts right at the airport terminals lower deck and ends in the center of Bergen. The closest stop to Grieghallen, Hotel Terminus and Hotel Zander K is called Nonneseter.
  

• Airport bus (Flybussen) A faster way to reach Bergen city center is by the Airport Bus (Flybussen), which only takes 33 minutes. The bus costs NOK 169 if you buy the tickets in advance online at www.flybussen.no The bus has several stops in Bergen city center and the closest stop to Grieghallen, Grand Hotel Terminus and Hotel Zander K is Bergen Busstasjon. You can find the bus just outside the Flesland arrival terminal. All stops with the Airport bus are announced.
• Taxi The most direct way to get to your hotel is to take a taxi. A taxi from Bergen Airport Flesland to Bergen city center costs around NOK 580/630, but prices vary according to the time of day and the number of passengers. The taxis are parked just outside the arrival terminal. They prefer bank card (BankAxept, Visa and MasterCard) as payment, but you could also pay in cash (NOK).

PLANNING YOUR STAY IN NORWAY

Weather
Norwegians love to talk about the weather! It changes from day to day, hour to hour, and we recommend bring clothes for both a rainy day as well as sunshine.

Money
The standard way of paying is by credit card or bank card. Few locals pay with cash - even for a packet of chewing gum.
As for general shopping, all but kiosks and tourists shops are closed on Sundays. Restaurants, cafés and bars are open all week. If you're looking for a Sunday open supermarket we recommend Bunnpris, Torggaten 6, and/or Nygårdsgaten 89.

For things to do in Bergen, check out Visitnorway.com

Premiere Party- what to wear
Anything and everything is welcomed. Most of us wear casual chic.

ANY QUESTIONS?
Please don't hesitate to contact us.

If you have any question regarding artistic program, music and scores, please contact Nicolai@bno.no

Any other question please contact miajulie@bno.no

CONTACT INFO
Bergen Nasjonale Opera
Edvard Griegs plass 1
5015 BERGEN
NORWAY
+47 55 21 61 20
info@bno.no