Captain Sabertooth facts for kids
Captain Sabertooth (called Kaptein Sabeltann in Norway) is a very popular series about a pirate named Captain Sabertooth. He was created by Terje Formoe, a Norwegian singer, writer, and actor who also played the Captain. The series includes many stage plays, movies, a TV show, cartoons, and books. All of these are made for children and young people.
The Captain Sabertooth story first began with stage plays. The very first play, Captain Sabertooth and the Treasure in Luna Bay, was performed at Kristiansand Zoo and Amusement Park in Norway. Terje Formoe was the entertainment director there. The play was so successful that a second one, Captain Sabertooth and the Secret of Luna Bay, came out in 1994. Its music even won a Spellemann prize, which is like Norway's version of the Grammy Awards. Since then, several Captain Sabertooth movies have been made, and they are very popular in Norway.
In 2014, the movie Captain Sabertooth and the Treasure of Lama Rama was released. It cost about 50 million Norwegian kroner, which was around 6.6 million US dollars at the time. This made it the most expensive children's movie ever made in Norway!
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Meet the Characters
Captain Sabertooth leads a group of pirates who sail on their ship, The Black Lady (Den Sorte Dame). Some of the other pirates include:
- Pirate Wally (Pelle Pirat): He's a bit clumsy and likes to eat.
- Tiny (Pinky): A young boy who wants to prove himself to the other pirates.
Other important characters live in Luna Bay (Kjuttavika):
- Red Rudy (Røde Ruben): He used to be a sailor. He lives with his Aunt Bessie. He tries to be honest, but he loves gold and jewels, just like the pirates!
- Aunt Bessie (Tante Bassa): She works in a tavern with Red Rudy and her niece, Veronica.
- Veronica (Sunniva): Aunt Bessie's niece, who becomes good friends with Tiny.
Captain Sabertooth Shows and Movies
Stage Plays
Captain Sabertooth stories are often performed as exciting stage plays. Many different plays have been shown over the years, often returning with new twists or updated stories. They are a big part of the summer fun at Kristiansand Zoo and Amusement Park.
| Performance | Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Kaptein Sabeltann og skatten i Kjuttaviga [no] | 1990-1993 | The very first play, later made into a film. |
| Kaptein Sabeltann og hemmeligheten i Kjuttaviga [no] | 1994, 1995 | Won an award for its music. |
| Kaptein Sabeltann - Jakten på den magiske diamant [no] | 1996, 1997 | The first full-length show. |
| Kaptein Sabeltann og den forheksede øya [no] | 2000, 2001 | Later made into a film. |
| Kaptein Sabeltann og Grusomme Gabriels skatt [no] | 2004-2006 | A popular adventure about Gabriel's treasure. |
| Kaptein Sabeltann og havets Hemmelighet [no] | 2011, 2012 | Introduced a new actor for Captain Sabertooth. |
Movies
Several Captain Sabertooth adventures have been turned into movies, bringing the pirate world to the big screen.
- Kaptein Sabeltann og hemmeligheten i Kjuttaviga (1994)
- Drømmen om kaptein Sabeltanns rike (1996)
- Kaptein Sabeltann og den forheksede øya (2000)
- Captain Sabertooth and the Treasure of Lama Rama (2014)
- Captain Sabertooth and the Magic Diamond (2019)
Who Plays the Characters?
Over the years, many talented actors have brought the Captain Sabertooth characters to life on stage and screen.
| Role | Performed by | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Captain Sabertooth | Terje Formoe | 1990-1999 and 2010 |
| Svein Roger Karlsen | 2000-2009 | |
| Kyrre Haugen Sydness | 2011- | |
| Langemann | Audun Meling | 1994-2011 |
| Håvard Bakke | 2012- | |
| Pelle Pirat | Ingolf Karinen | 1990-2009 |
| Kai Kenneth Hansson | 2010- | |
| Pinky | Morten Usterud | 1990-1999 |
| Fredrik Hognerud Træland | 1998-2001 | |
| Ole Alfsen | 2004-2006 | |
| Kristian Fluge Sævig | 2007-2009 | |
| Ole Tobias Tveit | 2010-2012 | |
| Max August Key Graarud | 2013- |
Books, Comics, and Games
The world of Captain Sabertooth isn't just on stage and screen; it's also in many books, comics, and video games!
Books
There are many Captain Sabertooth books for young readers. These include:
- Songbooks filled with pirate tunes, like Kaptein Sabeltanns store sangbok.
- Picture books that tell new stories, such as Kaptein Sabeltann og gutten som ville bli sjørøver.
- Interactive books like Kaptein Sabeltann : hvor er nøkkelen? : en myldrebok, where you search for things.
- Even a pop-up book called Kapteins Sabeltanns 10 MYNTER AV GULL.
- Books based on the TV series, like Kaptein Sabeltann og Pinky på den forheksede øya.
Comics and Magazines
Fans can also enjoy Captain Sabertooth in comic books and magazines.
- Kaptein Sabeltann aktivitetsblad was a magazine released four times a year, full of fun activities.
- There are also Captain Sabertooth advent calendars for the holiday season.
Games
You can even play as Captain Sabertooth and his crew in video games!
- Kaptein Sabeltann og den store ildprøven (1997) was an early CD-ROM game.
- Later games include Kaptein Sabeltann (2004) and Kaptein Sabeltann og grusomme Gabriels forbannelse (2007) for computers.
- The adventures also came to handheld devices with Kaptein Sabeltann for Nintendo DS (2011) and Kaptein Sabeltann på nye tokt for iPhone/iPad (2014).
- A newer game, Captain Sabertooth and the Magic Diamond, was released for PC in 2020.
Captain Sabertooth's World
Since 1995, there has been a special Captain Sabertooth area inside the Kristiansand Zoo and Amusement Park. This part of the park looks like a pirate village! It has fun rides, restaurants, and shops, all themed around Captain Sabertooth and his friends. In the summer, you can watch live shows and even ride on Captain Sabertooth's ships, The Black Lady and The Countess.
Abra Havn
Next to Captain Sabertooth's World, there's a pirate village called Abra Havn. It's built to look like a real pirate town, surrounded by a tall wall. During the busiest times of the year, you can even rent apartments inside this pirate village and stay overnight, feeling like a true pirate!
