Gyda Christensen

Gyda Marthe Kristine Christensen (21 May 1872 – 20 August 1964), was a Norwegian actress, dancer, and choreographer. Later also a Managing Director of Nationaltheatret's ballet school in Oslo.

Biography

Gyda Christensen was born in Kristiania (today's Oslo).^[1] She was part of the ensemble at Christiania Theatre 1894-1899 and 1920–28, at Nationaltheatret 1899-1919, and as dancer and artistic director at Det Nye Teater 1928-45. In 1936-39 she was artistic director at Nationaltheatret.

In 1909-10 she became Managing Director for Nationaltheatret's own ballet school.

Married to Georg Monrad Krohn 1893-1904. Mother of actress Lillebil Ibsen.

In 1937 she directed the film To levende og en død with her son-in-law Tancred Ibsen.

References

1. Store norske leksikon - Gyda Marthe Kristine Christensen