Nordic Cool 2013
Performances for Young Audiences
LEGO Exhibit & Play Space
These Danish children's toys have become an iconic brand in countries across the world. LEGO sculptures are on display as well as LEGO play stations for kids (of all ages!) to learn about and play with the tiny plastic creations.
Feb. 20 - Mar. 17, 2013
South Gallery
Read More | Free Event
Game Play Space
Companies from the Nordic region are responsible for many of the most popular titles in mobile gaming today. Several iPads will be set up, allowing people to experience these Nordic creations.
Feb. 20 - Mar. 17, 2013
South Gallery
Read More | Free Event
Teatret Gruppe 38, Denmark: Hans Christian, You Must be an Angel
Award-winning Danish theater company Gruppe 38 celebrates countryman Hans Christian Andersen with a dinner party of sorts. Two waiters have the job of their life: to serve a table filled with Andersen's fantastic fairy tale personalities.
Feb. 23 - 24, 2013
Family Theater
$18.00
Teatret Gruppe 38, Denmark: A Sonatina
Remember that beloved fairy tale where a chicken egg comes to the rescue? No? Maybe that's because you haven't seen Danish theater company Gruppe 38's comedic take on the classic story of Little Red Riding Hood.
Mar. 2 - 3, 2013
Family Theater
$18.00
Backa Teater, Sweden: Little King Mattias
What if an 11-year-old became king? Would he be so bold as to give his ministers the boot and transfer power to the children of his kingdom? He does when Sweden's Backa Teater tells the tale of Little King Mattias in its US premiere.
Mar. 9 - 10, 2013
Family Theater
$18.00
Film: Legends of Valhalla--Thor (Iceland)
In this animated feature for young audiences, an over-confident teen with a magical weapon and a handful of imperfect gods join forces against an evil queen and her army of giants.
Sun., Mar. 10, 2013, 10:30 AM
Terrace Theater
$8.00
Nordic Cool 2013 is presented in cooperation with
and Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden.
Presenting Underwriter
HRH Foundation
Festival Co-Chairs
The Honorable Bonnie McElveen-Hunter, Marilyn Carlson Nelson, and Barbro Osher
Major support is provided by the Honorable Bonnie McElveen-Hunter, Mrs. Marilyn Carlson Nelson
and Dr. Glen Nelson, the Barbro Osher Pro Suecia Foundation, David M. Rubenstein,
the State Plaza Hotel,
and the Kennedy Center International Committee on the Arts.
