I år gjør me det heilt enkelt

For 20 years, Frank «Tønes» Tønnesen and Ingvar Hovland have put on a Christmas show. Together, they have explored the real challenges of celebrating Christmas: where to spend Christmas Eve, who gives a present to whom, what actually makes an acceptable Christmas tree, and whether it is really okay to decorate it in November.

The answer to the last question is, of course, a resounding chorus of angels saying no. The rest is knowledge Tønes and Hovland have gathered over the years and now brought together in a new concert show, with help from Sigfrida and Johanne, among others.

I år gjør me det heilt enkelt is a collection of Christmas songs for anyone who may not think Christmas should be about songs and concerts at all. It’s about handing over presents, cold floors, and whether the celebrations will be at Aunt Ingeborg’s or Aunt Gerd’s. And there’s one song about how even the brightest star offers hope.

Ingvar Hovland is Egersund’s national poet and has written song lyrics for a number of Norwegian artists and bands.

Frank Tønnesen has a unique ability to observe and portray everyday life, blending subtle humour with wry seriousness. Quite a lot of people call him Tønes.

Tickets: kr. 549,- + bill.avg.

18+ age limit. Valid physical ID is required. No guardian scheme. Accepted ID: physical national ID card, passport, physical driving licence or bank card with a photo. Digital ID (digital driving licence or Bank-ID) and photos of ID are not valid.

A limited number of unnumbered seats and standing places are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Doors open at 17.00. Show starts at 18.00. Please arrive well before the event starts, as queues may form.

Venue: Rockefeller, Mariboes gate 5B, 0183 Oslo