Troubadour – Love for Tønder is an original theatre concert drawing inspiration from 50 years of folk music at the Tønder Festival. Six artists – actors and musicians combined – form a tight ensemble where theatrical drama and concert experience flow together into one grand production.
In the first act, you gain access to an intimate backstage chaos – one hour before the concert was supposed to begin. Tensions, old conflicts and nostalgic memories swirl among the performers as you witness interpretations of classic troubadour songs through history. You are a spectator to it all, like a fly on the wall, both present and detached.
In the second act, the illusion breaks. The fourth wall falls, and the audience becomes part of the concert itself. The format is daring and minimalist, yet ambitious and grand in its expression.
Performers: Jens Andersen, Nana Weintraube Schwartzlos, Jesper Lohmann, Uta Motz, Joakim Okkels, Mikas Bøgh Olesen
Artistic team: Director Ole Sørensen, set designer Siggi Oli Palmason, lighting designer Morten Dorvin, sound designer Aske Hoeg, dramaturg Gitte Villadsen, conductor Joakim Okkels, costumes Susanne Morthorst.
Practical information:
- Duration: 130 minutes with break
- Venue: Prøvehallen
- Age limit: From 13 years
- Ticket prices: Children/youth 135 kr (general sale) or 40 kr (group), adults 155 kr (group) or 195 kr (general sale)
- Purchase tickets on site or by booking
