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

Jane Asher, Johnny Lee Miller, Tom Hardy, Lisa Palfrey, Michael Thomas, Sam Cox, Sam Beazley, Ruth Millar, Gary Oliver, Andrew Maud, Patrick Robinson, Robert Pugh, Claire Rushbrook

Creatives/Company

Author(s): Thomas Vinterberg, Mogens Rukov
Producer(s): Almeida Theatre, Marla Rubin
Adapted by: David Eldridge
Director: Rufus Norris
Design: Ian MacNeil
Costume: Joan Wadge
Lighting: Jean Kalman
Sound: Paul Arditti
Music: Orlando Gough