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Alan Lucien Øyen directs Pelléas et Mélisande

Alan Lucien Øyen is a celebrated stage director internationally and this autumn he visits Bergen National Opera for the first time.

Alan Lucien Øyen is one of Norway’s most internationally acclaimed choreographers, writers, and directors – known for seamlessly merging dance and theatre into emotionally charged, visually striking productions.

Founder of the company winter guests, he has built a career defined by bold storytelling, genre-defying stagecraft, and collaborations with some of the world’s leading institutions. His works are celebrated for their human intimacy as much as their scale, making him one of the most sought-after voices in contemporary performance today.

Pelléas et Mélisande premieres 1st November 2025

More info at bno.no

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