Events in October

Find out more about all the exciting events taking place this month which involve Norwegian artists and professionals.

29 September - 30 October
Peer Gynt at London theatre
Dale Teater Kompani aims to raise awareness of Ibsen Year 2006 in London by producing a new translation and adaptation of Peer Gynt at the Rosemary Branch Theatre as a warm-up to the Ibsen Year. More info...

1 October - 10 December 
Edvard Munch By Himself

A new exhibition at the Royal Academy of Arts shows how celebrated painter and printmaker Edvard Munch observed and painted himself in his numerous self-portraits throughout his life. More info...

1 October - 11 November 
Tord Gustavsen Trio tour
Tord Gustavsen Trio starts their UK and Ireland tour on 1 October. More info... 
  
5-17 October 
Röyksopp tours the UK

Electronica masters Röyksopp will kick off its UK tour in Sheffield and play 11 cities over two weeks. More info...
 
7 October
Liv Ullmann in final Bergman film

Celebrated Norwegian actress Liv Ullmann stars in 'Saraband', Ingmar Bergman’s final film, which opens in UK on 7 October. More info...

9-20 October 
Magnet gigs around the UK
Singer/songwriter Magnet will tour the UK following the release of his third album 'The Tourniquet'. More info... 
 
10 October 
'Herman' to charm the UK

Bestselling author Lars Saabye Christensen publishes his successful novel 'Herman' in the UK. More info... 
 
12 October -  29 November 
More magical concerts from Susanna

Critically acclaimed duo Susanna & The Magical Orchestra continue their year of appearances in the UK and Ireland with new concerts. More info... 

19 October
Ice and environmental change around the Norwegian-Greenland Sea

A Nansen seminar in celebration of 100 years of Norwegian independence will take place at the Scott Polar Research Institute, Cambridge University on 19 October. More info...

19 October - 3 November
Norwegian feature at London Film Festival

Award-winning Norwegian director Bent Hamer will present his first English language feature, 'Factotum', at the London Film Festival. More info...

20 October
Cello Recital by Jonathan Aasgaard

The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra's Principal Cellist Jonathan Aasgaard marks the centenary celebrations of Norwegian Independence by performing music by two of Norway's best-loved composers, Svensen and Grieg and one of its brightest living composers, Henrik Skram. More info...

23-26 October
Norwegian band supports the Dandy Warhols

Norwegian band Serena Maneesh will accompany American rockers The Dandy Warhols on their forthcoming European tour. More info...

24 October - 7 November
Lectures by Norwegian architects

Two renowned Norwegian architects are holding lectures at the Royal Academy of Arts. More info...

25-27 October
King and Queen of Norway to visit the UK

Their Majesties The King and Queen of Norway will pay a visit to the United Kingdom from October 25th to 27th 2005 to mark the centenary of Norwegian independence from Sweden. More info... 

28 October
Soultek Session presents Toy

Electronica duo, Toy, will play at the Soultek Session which brings together the underground of electronica with the new tones of jazz and soul at ICA. More info...

29 October
Club exchange: Blå at Notting Hill Arts Club

Two of Europe’s most diverse music and arts clubs come together to do a cross-channel session – all in the name of celebrating Norway’s centenary of independence. More info...

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