Dag Johan Haugerud © Baard Henriksen

Dag Johan Haugerud (NOR)

Authors / Theater

is an award-winning Norwegian filmmaker, author, and now also a playwright and stage director. He is known for his sharp, observant, and deeply human storytelling about relationships, society, and morality, often characterized by a distinctive blend of warmth and analytical insight.
Haugerud has made a significant impact on Norwegian cinema with works that explore interpersonal tensions and ethical dilemmas, earning widespread recognition both nationally and internationally.
With Sykdom og sosial nød, he steps onto the theatre stage as both playwright and director at Nationaltheatret. The play continues his artistic exploration of how we live together, and what happens when societal structures confront individual vulnerability.

Works (selection)

SYKDOM OG SOSIAL NØD

January 2026

World Premiere: Nationaltheatret Oslo