| Festen Contributor(s): Eldridge, David (Author) |
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ISBN: 0413774384 ISBN-13: 9780413774385 Publisher: Methuen Drama OUR PRICE: $15.15 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2008 Annotation: Helge is sixty. It is a time of celebration. A time for the family to gather and smooth over the cracks left by the suicide of Linda, twin sister to Christian. As Helge's eldest son, Christian will raise the first toast. Confined within the family house, the guests are rocked by the revelations that pierce and destroy the veneer of middle-class respectability. "An embodiment of what theatre should be ... takes the breath away."-Independent "A play that proves that theatre and movies can unite each other ... dramatic dynamite."-Observer "The atmosphere simmers with tension ... the effect is quite sensational."-Evening Standard "Electrifying, shocking, and profoundly moving, this is a thrilling modern tragedy, playing on classical darkness without losing the light. Festen is something to celebrate."-Sunday Times |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Drama | European - English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh |
| Dewey: 822.914 |
| Series: Modern Plays |
| Physical Information: 0.2" H x 5" W x 7.6" (0.20 lbs) 80 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Helge, the patriarch of a chain of restaurants, is celebrating his sixtieth birthday and everyone is coming home from the party including Helge's sons, Christian, Michael and his daughter Helene. Missing from the roster of invitees is Christian's twin sister, Linda, who recently committed suicide. The reason for her action and the repercussions from it, form the basis of the shocking and painful events that transpire during a twenty-four hour period. In the midst of dinner, Christian makes a startling accusation and, even as the disbelieving guests are choosing sides, the play slowly unwraps the truth. David Eldridge powerful new play is adapted from Thomas Vinterborg's screenplay of the very successful film, Dogme.Published to tie in with Almeida Theatre production in March 2004 directed by Rufus Norris |