Details

In Festen, patriarch Helge Klingenfelt is celebrating his 60th birthday with his family at a magnificent old hotel in the Danish countryside. Gathered together are his loyal wife Elsa, his daughter Helene, and sons Christian and Michael. As the evening progresses, Christian feels compelled to break the silence surrounding a dark family secret. The effect is explosive and sets the tone for a celebration no-one will forget.

Cast/Performers

Craig Karpel (Helge), Maggie Robson (Else), Panny Skrivanos (Christian), Georgina Thompson (Helene), Andy Marchant (Michael), Sarah Noll (Mette), Luke Simonds (Helmut), Will Harrison-Wallace (Poul), Bernie Doogan (Grandfather), paul Watson (Gbatokai), Mark Macey (Lars), Hannah Rousell (Pia), Mark Harrop (Kim), Mollie Marshall (Little Girl)

Creatives/Company

Author(s): Thomas Vinterberg, Mogens Rukov
Company: SEDOS
Producer: Rebecca Smith
Adapted by: David Eldridge
Director: Anne-Marie Leigh