Captain Sabertooth

Captain Sabertooth, a fictional pirate from a series of popular Norwegian theatre plays for children

Captain Sabertooth (in Norwegian Kaptein Sabeltann) is the name of a long running series that centers around the eponymous pirate Captain Sabertooth, who was created and was originally portrayed by the Norwegian singer, composer, author and actor Terje Formoe.[1][2] The series comprises several stage plays, theatrical films, a television series,[3] cartoons, and books, all of which are aimed at small children.[4][5]

The series was first launched as a series of stage plays. The first play, Captain Sabertooth and the Treasure in Luna Bay, was first performed in Kristiansand Zoo and Amusement Park in Norway where Formoe was Director of Entertainment.[6] The play's success was so great that in 1994 it was followed up with another stage play, Captain Sabertooth and the Secret of Luna Bay, the music of which won Formoe a Spellemann prize,[6] also called "the Norwegian Grammy Awards".[7] The plays have since been followed up with several theatrical films, which have proven to be very popular in Norway.[8]

In 2014 the film Captain Sabertooth and the Treasure of Lama Rama was released. Its cost was 50 million Norwegian kroner (roughly USD 6,600,000 or EUR 7,800,000 as of May 2015), making it the most expensive children's film to date in Norwegian history.[9]

Premise

Captain Sabertooth performance with Terje Formoe in 2010

Captain Sabertooth is head of a band of pirates, who are sailing together in their ship called The Dark Lady (Den Sorte Dame). Among the other pirates are Pirate Wally (Pelle Pirat) a fat and somewhat clumsy man, and Tiny (Pinky), a young guy fighting for recognition from the other pirates.

Other characters are Red Rudy (Røde Ruben), a former sailor who lives together with Aunt Bessie (Tante Bassa) in Luna Bay (Kjuttavika). He wants to be an honest and peaceful man, but is maniacally interested in gold and jewels, an interest he shares with the pirates. He and Bessie work in a tavern together with her niece Veronica (Sunniva). Veronica and Tiny become friends.

Performances

Stage plays

Performance Year Notes
Kaptein Sabeltann og skatten i Kjuttaviga Day-time show: 1990-1991

Evening show: 1992-1993 Made into a film in 1992.
Kaptein Sabeltann og hemmeligheten i Kjuttaviga 1994, 1995
Kaptein Sabeltann - Jakten på den magiske diamant 1996, 1997
Kaptein Sabeltann og skatten i Kjuttaviga 1998, 1999 First full-length performance.
Kaptein Sabeltann og den forheksede øya 2000, 2001 Svein Roger Karlsen plays Captain Sabertooth for the first time.

Made into a film in 2000.

Kaptein Sabeltann - Jakten på den magiske diamant 2002, 2003 Partly new action from the performance recorded in 1996/1997.

Filmed in 2002

Kaptein Sabeltann og Grusomme Gabriels skatt 2004, 2005, 2006 Partly new action from the performance recorded in 1998/1999.

Filmed in 2005.

Kaptein Sabeltann og den forheksede øya 2007, 2008, 2009 Partly new action from the performance recorded in 2000/2001.

Filmed in 2008.

Kaptein Sabeltann og Grusomme Gabriels skatt 2010 Identical to the performance recorded in 2004, 2005 and 2006.

Terje Formoe once again performs as Captain Sabertooth

Kaptein Sabeltann og havets Hemmelighet 2011, 2012 Kyrre Haugen Sydness plays Sabertooth for the first time.

Audun Meling has his last performance as Langmann

Kaptein Sabeltann og Grusomme Gabriels skatt 2013
Kaptein Sabeltann - Jakten på den magiske diamant 2014, 2015

Filmography

Cast

Role Performed by Years
Captain Sabertooth Terje Formoe 1990-1999 and 2010
Svein Roger Karlsen 2000-2009
Kyrre Haugen Sydness 2011-
Langemann Audun Meling 1994-2011
Håvard Bakke 2012-
Pelle Pirat Ingolf Karinen 1990-2009
Kai Kenneth Hansson 2010-
Pysa Pirat Knut Haugmark 1994-2003, 2007
Ole-Hermann Gudim Lundberg 1995
Kai Kenneth Hansson 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009
Frank Ole Sætrang 2010-
Benjamin Tor Sigbjørnsen 1998-2013
Dagfinn Tutturen 2014-
Skalken Geir Atle Johnsen 2004, 2005, 2006
Jakob Oftebro 2007
Robert Skjærstad 2008-
Odin Geir Atle Johnsen 1998-1999
Pinky Morten Usterud 1990-1999
Fredrik Hognerud Træland 1998-2001
Odd-Audor Ridse Bentsen 2002-2003
Ole Alfsen 2004-2006
Kristian Fluge Sævig 2007-2009
Ole Tobias Tveit 2010-2012
Max August Key Graarud 2013-
Sjømannnen Ruben den Røde Svein Haagensen 1990-1999
Hallvard Holmen 2004
Anderz Eide 2005-2006
Morten Svartveit 2010-2013
Tante Bassa Linda Tørklep 1990-1999
Siw Anita Andersen 2004, 2005, 2006, 2010, 2013
Elisabeth Lindland 2011-2012
Sunniva Janne Formoe 1990-1997
Helene Bøksle 1998, 1999
Hanne Nyborg Abrahamsen 1998-2001
Mari Hauge Mathisen 2002-2003
Nina Lund Feste 2004
Marie Berntsen 2005-2006
Marlen Hamsund 2007-2009
Ingrid Aarsland 2010-2012
Johanne Regine Svendsberget 2013-
Mayor Geir Atle Johnsen 2004-2006
Richard Olsen 2010-2013
Maga Kahn Svein Haagensen 1996-1997
Anders Baasmo Christiansen 2002
Anders Mordal 2003
Frode Winther[13] 2014-
Dronning Sirikit Helén Vikstvedt 1996-1997
Janne Formoe 2002-2003
Ulrikke Døvigen[13] 2014-
Malena Pirat Linda Tørklep 1996-1997
Sidsel Ryen 2002-2003
Siw Anita Andersen 2014-
Marco Roger André Federici 1996-1997
Ole Alfsen 2002-2003
Adam Eftevaag 2014-
Greven av Gral Geir Atle Johnsen 2000-2001
Håvard Bakke 2007-2009
Miriam av Gral Janne Formoe 2000-2001
Siw Anita Andersen 2007-2009
Ingrid Jørgensen Dragland 2011
Kjærsti Skjeldal 2012
Lola Helén Vikstvedt 2000-2001
Lucifer Jan Gunnar Røise 2000-2001
Piodor Anders Baasmo Christiansen 2000-2001
Grisk Hans Rønningen 2007-2009
Slu Silje Lundblad 2007.2009
Grufull Ingrid Jørgensen Dragland 2007-2009
Glade Gorm Espen Løvås 2004, 2005, 2006, 2010, 2013
Kurt Mega Herdlevær Some shows in 2013
Tøge Igor Necemer 2004, 2006, 2010, 2013
Ask Vibe Sama 2005
Birk Esben Vinsnes 2004, 2005, 2006, 2010
Dagfinn Tutturen 2013
Roger Jacob Emil Klingen Borg 2010
Maga Kahns soldat #1 Geir Atle Johnsen 1996, 1997, 2002, 2003
Maga Kahns soldat #2 Tor Sigbjørnsen 1996-1997
Jan Gunnar Røise 2002
Hans Petter Meirik 2003
Morgan Esben Vinsnes 2007-2009
Svein Roger Karlsen 2011-2012

Merchandise

Books

Comics and magazines

Games

Captain Sabertooth's World

The gates to Captain Sabertooth's World

In 1995 a Captain Sabertooth themed section of the Kristiansand Zoo and Amusement Park was opened.[14] The area has a pirate village theme and contains various attractions, restaurants, and shops that are centered around the character of Captain Sabertooth and the other characters in the series. In the summer the park holds several shows and features, including one that allows guests to ride on Sabertooth's ships The Black Lady and The Countess.

Abra Havn

Abra Havn

On the eastern side of the small lake by Captain Sabertooth's World is built a pirate village called Abra Havn. The pirate village consists of buildings that gives an illusion of a pirate society, surrounded by a high wall. During the high season apartments are rented out inside the pirate village.[15]

References

  1. ↑ "– Ikke sett maken de siste 20 åra". NRK. Retrieved 12 May 2015.
  2. ↑ "Captain Sabertooth (Kaptein Sabeltann)". NFI. Archived from the original on 18 May 2015. Retrieved 12 May 2015.
  3. ↑ "Kaptein Sabeltann". NRK. Retrieved 12 May 2015.
  4. ↑ Rossing Jensen, Jorn. "From animation to live action: Captain Sabertooth is back". Cineuropa. Retrieved 12 May 2015.
  5. ↑ Gunnar Furuly, Jan. "Barnevakten: - Tenk deg om før du lar de minste se Kaptein Sabeltann". Aftenposten. Retrieved 12 May 2015.
  6. 1 2 "Terje Formoe (Store norske leksikon)". Snl.no. 2011-11-16. Retrieved 2015-05-25.
  7. ↑ Nelson, Michael (20 January 2014). "Watch Kvelertak Perform At Norway's Spellemann Awards". Stereogum. Retrieved 1 December 2014.
  8. ↑ Rossing Jensen, Jorn. "Sabertooth leads local box office boom in Norway". Screen Daily. Retrieved 12 May 2015.
  9. ↑ "Norway pirate film sold in 100 countries". The Local. Retrieved 12 May 2015.
  10. ↑ "Captain Sabertooth and the Treasure of Lama Rama (review)". Dove. Retrieved 12 May 2015.
  11. ↑ "Swashbuckling family adventure from Norway". Time Out Dubai. Retrieved 12 May 2015.
  12. ↑ ""Kapitan Szablozęby i skarb piratów": Oto blady (po)strach Karaibów". Wirtualna Polska. Retrieved 12 May 2015.
  13. 1 2 "GÅ IKKE GLIPP AV DETTE! STORT 25-ÅRS... - Kaptein Sabeltann - Facebook". facebook.com.
  14. ↑ "Kaptein Sabeltanns Verden". Kristiansand Zoo. Retrieved 13 May 2015.
  15. ↑ Sjørøverhotellet Abra Havn Kristiansand Zoo and Amusement Park (Norwegian)
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