Norwegian Embassy in London

01/09/2026

Ambassaden i London søker studentpraktikant for våren 2027. Søknadsfrist: 15. september. https://www.norway.no/en/uk/news-events/ambassaden-i-london-soker-studentpraktikant-for-varen-2027/

28/08/2026

‘It is with great sorrow that I received the news that His Majesty King Harald V has died.

A whole nation is in mourning and the people of Norway are left with a deep sense of gratitude for a long life in the service of Norway.

For more than three decades as monarch, Harald V demonstrated an unwavering faith in the Norwegian people. He helped us to see the best in ourselves – and in one another.

King Harald found the words to bind us together when we needed them the most. He grieved with us after the attacks 22 July 2011. He cheered with us when Norwegian athletes excelled. And he guided us, with warmth, wisdom and openness, towards a society with a place for everyone. King Harald had a profound love for Norway. And Norway had a profound love for King Harald.

My thoughts and deepest sympathy are with the Queen and the entire Royal Family at this difficult time,’
- said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre on learning of the death of King Harald V.

King Harald V was born on 21 February 1937. He died at the age of 89.

The Government will be convening soon for a government conference at the Office of the Prime Minister, and after that an extraordinary meeting of the Council of State will be held at the Royal Palace with the new King.

Photo credit: Cathrine Wessel, Royal Court of Norway.

25/08/2026

Last Friday in Edinburgh! 🎭🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Great conversations and new connections at Performing Arts from Norway/Scotland: Connections Across the North Sea. 🌊

A big thank you to the Royal Norwegian Embassy in London, the Norwegian Consulate General in Edinburgh, the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Scottish Government for joining us and helping make the day such a good one.

Thank you to Fredrik Brattberg , Giles Croft, Roy Luxford, Kari Dickson, Daniel Abercrombie, Fiona Ferguson, Dawn Taylor and Laura Mackenzie-Stuart for being part of the conversations.

And to all the wonderful artists who shared their work:

Anna Marie and Marie – Naughty Cabaret
Henning Nilsen – A Letter to My Parents
Pernille Haaland – Nordic Operations
The Producers – With the Possible Exception of Abraham Lincoln
Adrian Minkowicz – Hand of God / Latin America
Thor Stenhaug – Happy to Be Here (WIP)
Plexus Polaire – Dracula: Lucy’s Dream
Thor Theatre / Guliz Portakaloglu – La Musica von Scene/Sonata
Hanna Kanon – Comfortable
Karen Houge – Dreamgirl
Sjur Hjeltnes – Go Go Go Cake and Piano
Viggo Venn – Only One

So nice to bring Norwegian and Scottish performing arts communities together during the Fringe. 🇳🇴🤝🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Norwegian Embassy in London
Hege Knarvik Sande
Anders Rohlan Småhaug
Scottish International Storytelling Festival
Creative Scotland
Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Edinburgh International Children's Festival
Manipulate Arts
Norwegian Arts Abroad
Edinburgh International Festival
The Scottish Government

Foto: Jannica Honey

20/08/2026

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19/08/2026

Edinburgh Fringe focus: Norwegian shows 🎭️

This year's edition of the world's largest performing arts festival brings an exciting roster of Norwegian acts to Scotland. Expect a mix of stand-up, cabaret, puppetry and musical theatre - don't miss it if you're there!

Last chance tonight: Thor Stenhaug: Happy To Be Here (WIP). Fresh from a sold out debut show and UK tour, don't miss this brand-new work-in-progress show from the 'Norwegian comedy god of thunder.
Read more here: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/thor-stenhaug-happy-to-be-here-wip

Until 22 August: Thor Theatre / Guliz Portakaloglu: La Musicca von Scene/Sonata. A solo performance in which a former actor creates a show through improvisation and objects found on stage, reflecting on love, home and music.
Read more here: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/la-musicca-von-scene-sonata

Until 23 August: Karen Houge: Dreamgirl. An immersive storytelling and clown performance inspired by Houge's experiences accompanying Syrian refugees on their journey towards asylum in Europe.
Read more here: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/dreamgirl

Until 29 August: Plexus Polaire: Dracula - Lucy's Dream. A hypnotic reimagining of Bram Stoker’s immortal masterpiece; centred around Lucy Westenra, it deals with obsession, control and the demon inside.
Read more here: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/dracula-lucy-s-dream

Until 29 August: The Producers: With the Possible Exception of Abraham Lincoln. A political drama imagining a meeting between Donald Trump and Abraham Lincoln, exploring themes of loss, legacy, hubris and honesty.
Read more here: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/with-the-possible-exception-of-abraham-lincoln

Until 30 August: Viggo Venn: Only One. The Britain's Got Talent winner returns to Edinburgh with his signature blend of absurdity, audience interaction and high-energy comedy.
Read more here: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/viggo-venn-only-one

Until 30 August: Pernille Haaland: Nordic Operations. The award-winning Norwegian comedian is back with sharp observations on NATO jobs, dating, culture clashes and keeping calm in a chaotic world.
Read more here: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/pernille-haaland-nordic-operations

Until 30 August: Adrian Minkowicz: Hand of God. A political satire about football, FIFA, human rights, Messi, Maradona and the absurdities surrounding the world's most popular game.
Read more here: https://freefringe.org.uk/shows/adrian-minkowicz-the-hand-of-god-2/

Until 31 August: Hanna Kanon: Comfortable. The Norwegian comedian explores discomfort, small talk, cosmetic surgery, financial security and family life in a sharp stand-up show.
Read more here: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/comfortable

Until 31 August: Sjur Hjeltnes: Go Go Go Cake and Piano. A musical comedy celebration of art, music, cake and other wonderfully unnecessary pleasures, exploring happiness and enjoyment through delightfully imperfect English.
Read more here: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/sjur-hjeltnes-go-go-go-cake-and-piano

Plexus polaire - Yngvild Aspeli - France / Norway Viggo Venn Pernille Haaland Thor Stenhaug - Comedian Thor Theatre PAHN - Performing Arts Hub Norway

14/08/2026

Last week, the Embassy travelled to Wales to learn more about Welsh politics and society, and to explore the ties between our two nations - from the Senedd in Cardiff to the National Eisteddfod in Llantwd, with stops at the Norwegian Church Arts Centre, Aberystwyth University, and Statkraft’s hydropower plant in Rheidol along the way. Diolch, Wales, for the warm welcome! 🇳🇴🤝🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

10/08/2026

16/07/2026

This year’s BBC Proms begin tomorrow, with 8 weeks of brilliant music from the classical to brand new compositions. Here are our tips for Norwegian music & musicians at this year’s season we wouldn’t want you to miss!

24 July: cellist Jonathan Aasgaard Jonathan Aasgaard makes his Proms debut as soloist, with the Sinfonia of London Sinfonia of London

27 July: Described in yesterday’s Guardian as a work of “Nordic, nature-worshipping hopefulness”, Kristine Tjøgersen’s ‘Beyond Trees’ has its UK Premiere with London Philharmonic Orchestra Kristine Tjøgersen

10 August: violinist Vilde Frang is the soloist for Alban Berg’s heartbreaking elegy of a Violin Concerto , with the combined orchestras of London’s Royal Academy of Music and New York’s Juilliard School

29 August: The Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra return to the Royal Albert Hall, with music by Sergey Prokofiev, Igor Stravinsky, and Øyvind Torvund Oslo Philharmonic Øyvind Torvund

BBC Radio 3

Photos (cropped):
Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra, credit: Kaupo Kikkas.
Kristine Tjøgersen, credit: Frederic Boudin.
Vilde Frang, credit: Marco Borggreve.
Øyvind Torvund, credit: Helge Skodvin.

11/07/2026

Ambassador Tore Hattrem was White and Jordan’s guest on talkSPORT yesterday, talking Haaland, Leeds United, Norway’s love of the English game, and a prediction on what might happen if Norway wins tonight ⚽️

Thanks to the hosts for having him on. Full interview on YouTube and talkSPORT

10/07/2026