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Group: Karstein Solli & Øystein Elle
Country: Norway
Age: 0-6 years and up
Duration: 45 minutes
Rock me Baby
Rock me Baby is a glam rock dance theatre concert for children aged 0-6, and their grown-ups. It’s an energetic, absurd and colourful experience inspired by the rock aesthetics of the 70s and 80s. With music from pop to hard rock, the performance challenges the limits of what we think young children can grasp. Glittering costumes, dance, and live music create a visual and musical celebration about being who you want to be. The performance challenges gender stereotypes in a playful way, and the catchy energy together with the music makes Rock me Baby an experience that fascinates children and adults.
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About the performance
Concept Øystein Elle and Karstein Solli
Choreography Karstein Solli Co-created by the performers
Direction Karstein Solli Co-created by the performers
Performers Geir Hytten, Håkon Sigernes, Øystein Elle, Thomas Hildebrand, Simen I. Vangen.
Dramaturgy Karstein Solli and Øystein Elle
Light design Benjamin Fjellmann
Music Musical leader – Øystein Elle. Composed in collaboration by Øystein Elle, Simen I. Vangen and Thomas Hildebrand.
Costumes Baron Von Bulldog/ Kjell I. Nordstrøm
Scenography Carl Nilssen-Love
Production Øystein Elle / Capto Musicae and 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)
With financial support from Art and Culture Norway, The Audio and Visual Fund, Fund for performing artists, Performing Arts Hub Norway.
With the support of Østfold University College
About the company
Øystein Elle is active as a singer, actor, composer, director, lyricist, and producer. He is a Professor in music and performing arts at Østfold University College. Since 2008 he has, in addition to his performances for an adult audience, been an active creator and performer of interdisciplinary performances for the youngest. Karstein Solli is a performing artist and choreographer, and also an Associate Professor in acting and drama. His distinctive performances have received positive reception and recognition and have toured in the Nordics and the rest of the world.