The Saint Olav Drama

Saint Olav Drama (Norwegian: Spelet om Heilag Olav) is an outdoor theatre performance played every end of July in Stiklestad in Verdal Municipality, Norway.

[1] The play commemorates the Battle of Stiklestad that took place in the year 1030, and which resulted in death of King Olaf II of Norway.

The play explores the transition process between traditional pagan customs and the introduction of Christianity into Norway.

[2][3] The play draws on historic events mentioned in Heimskringla written by Snorri Sturlson.

The play features other historical Norwegian figures, including Rögnvald Brusason and Thorir Hund.