The Artists of Einawood eXeXeX-Mas Show

Ella Fiskum is the artistic director and founder of the Einawood universe. As a dancer, choreographer, director, filmmaker and producer, she has created performances and art projects that have reached audiences both nationally and internationally for more than three decades.

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In 2012, the performance Triptych 0811 premiered in New York, and was the start of what later developed into the Einawood X-Mas Show. In the same year, she established herself at Eina and built up R.E.D., which is today a regional competence center for dance with state support. Through her ability to unite dance, music, film and visual art, Ella has created a unique artistic universe that forms the basis for this year's performance.

Ronni Le Tekrø is the musical director of the Einawood X-Mas Show and is considered one of Norway's most prominent guitarists. As the founder and frontman of TNT, he has had an international career, and has been recognized for his distinctive guitar playing and strong musical signature.

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Since 2018, he has been a central part of the Einawood universe. With powerful riffs, melodic flair and an expression that ranges from the raw to the vulnerable, he leaves his clear mark on the show. For many audiences, his interpretation of When You Wish Upon a Star has become a permanent and evocative part of the Christmas experience.

Mari Cathrine Brostuen Hagen is an actress, lyricist and stage artist with extensive experience in both theatre, revue and the independent arts. Through her own production company, she works on a wide range of projects within the performing arts and culture.

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She has been part of the Einawood universe since 2018. With her unique combination of humor, improvisation, satire and stage presence, she adds both warmth and unpredictability to the performance. Mari Cathrine has a unique ability to create a connection with the audience and give life to characters that are remembered long after the curtain has fallen.

Jo-Terje Sagrusten Høyesveen is a graduate of the Bårdar Dance Institute and works as an actor, dancer, singer and cultural leader. He has participated in a number of musicals, theater productions and stage performances throughout his career.

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Since 2019, he has been an important part of the Einawood universe, both on stage and behind the scenes. With his versatility, strong communication skills and creative approach, he helps to tie together the performance's many expressions. Jo-Terje is a performer who moves seamlessly between humor, seriousness, music and theater.

Tatsiana R. Sparre has a background in rhythmic gymnastics in Belarus and is educated at the Oslo National Academy of the Arts and the Bårdar Academy. She has worked with a number of companies and productions in dance, theater and performing arts.

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Since 2018, she has been part of the Einawood universe. With her technical strength, elegance and precise quality of movement, she creates strong visual moments on stage. Tatsiana combines power and finesse in a way that makes her a central part of the performance's artistic expression.

Rodmar Johansen is a vocalist with roots in soul, rhythm & blues and modern popular music. Throughout his long career, he has collaborated with artists such as OnklP, Karpe, TNT and Madcon, and has established himself as a prominent voice in the Norwegian music scene.

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He has been part of the Einawood universe since 2019. With his powerful vocals and strong communication skills, he adds energy, warmth and musicality to the performance. Rodmar has a rare ability to fill the room with presence, creating moments that touch the audience right in the heart.

Trond Augland is a drummer with more than three decades of experience on concert stages and in the studio. He has collaborated with a number of prominent Norwegian artists and musicians, and is known for his solid craftsmanship and musical versatility.

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He has been part of the Einawood universe since 2021. With his dynamic drumming, he creates energy, drive and rhythmic power throughout the performance. Trond is a musician who lifts the whole and helps give the show the musical weight and pulse that the audience feels throughout the evening.

Mikkel Are Olsenlund is a dancer, actor and choreographer educated at the Oslo National Academy of the Arts. Throughout his career, he has worked with everything from theatre and TV productions to contemporary dance and international tours.

He is particularly known for his long-standing collaboration with Jo Strømgren Kompani, where he has performed on stages all over the world. In the Einawood X-Mas Show he contributes a rare combination of physical precision, stage presence and artistic breadth. His expression ranges from the humorous and playful to the poetic and powerful.

Caroline Kløvrud is a film editor who graduated from the Norwegian Television School in Lillehammer. She has worked on a number of well-known TV productions and runs her own production company, Litt Film.

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In the Einawood X-Mas Show, she is a key contributor behind the scenes. Through film, video projections and visual storytelling, she helps to expand the performance beyond the edge of the stage and into a larger universe. Caroline has also been an important part of the development of several of R.E.D.'s interdisciplinary projects in recent years.

Trond Augland is a drummer with more than three decades of experience on concert stages and in the studio. He has collaborated with a number of prominent Norwegian artists and musicians, and is known for his solid craftsmanship and musical versatility.

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He has been part of the Einawood universe since 2021. With his dynamic drumming, he creates energy, drive and rhythmic power throughout the performance. Trond is a musician who lifts the whole and helps give the show the musical weight and pulse that the audience feels throughout the evening.

Caroline Kløvrud is a film editor who graduated from the Norwegian Television School in Lillehammer. She has worked on a number of well-known TV productions and runs her own production company, Litt Film.

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In the Einawood X-Mas Show, she is a key contributor behind the scenes. Through film, video projections and visual storytelling, she helps to expand the performance beyond the edge of the stage and into a larger universe. Caroline has also been an important part of the development of several of R.E.D.'s interdisciplinary projects in recent years.