Reisen til Julestjernen (Journey to the Christmas Star)[1] is a Norwegian play by Sverre Brandt from 1924. It was performed for the first time on Saint Stephen's Day (December 26), 1924.[1] [2]
The play holds the record for the most performances at the National Theatre in Oslo; its 500th performance took place in January 1962. Brandt used the well-known Christmas carol "Silent Night" as a theme for the play. Johan Halvorsen composed the music for the play.[3]
The play has also been performed at many other venues in Norway and abroad.
Brandt's play was adapted as the film Reisen til julestjernen in 1976.[4] The film was directed by Ola Solum and starred Hanne Krogh, Knut Risan, and Bente Børsum.[4] Another film version was made in 2012, directed by Nils Gaup and starring Vilde Marie Zeiner, Agnes Kittelsen, and Anders Baasmo Christiansen.[5] The film versions of the play have been broadcast by NRK on Christmas Eve since the 1990s.