Haukur Jón Gunnarsson

Haukur Jón Gunnarsson (born 5 July 1949) is an Icelandic theatre instructor and director.

He is best known for his work in Norway, where he was the director of Beaivváš Sámi Theatre from 1991 to 1996, Hålogaland Teater from 1997 to 2000 and Beaivváš Sámi Theatre again from 2007. He is also known for spreading Japanese theater, including Kabuki, in Norway, and has been awarded for this by the UNESCO.[1]

References

  1. "Haukur Jón Gunnarsson". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. 2007. Retrieved 13 April 2009.
Cultural offices
Preceded by
John Sigurd Kristensen
Director of Hålogaland Teater
1997–2000
Succeeded by
Nils Johnson


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