We travel back in time, land in 7th century Denmark and meet the king of the time. Imagine stepping into his shoes and enjoying the grand life of that time with glory, gold and countless riches. Unfortunately, at the same time you get a big problem on your neck; the big, ugly and smelly troll Grendel who plagues your life and kills your men ...
It would be a nightmare for anyone, but storytellers 1300 years later call it a magnificent start to a great heroic saga! As you sit eye to eye around the Viking ship, the presence is palpable and the distance between action and audience minimal. Jesper la Cour and Troels Kirk Ejsing guide us through the story, let us take part in the exciting saga, and who knows, maybe you will suddenly become part of it?
Award-winning Copenhagen-based The Telling Theatre transforms England's national epic Beowulf into a storytelling performance like no other. With excitement, humor and great presence, they also bring a medieval story up to date.
English:
Imagine how you would feel if you where the King of Denmark in the 7th century with gold, glory and a big reputation. Your only problem is a 500 pound ugly and fetid troll, named Grendel, who plagues your existence and is randomly killing your men..
Maybe you would call it a true nightmare, but storytellers 1300 years later call it the magnificent beginning of a great story.
Sitting face to face around the Viking ship, the distance between the action and the audience is minimal - you feel like you take part in the thrilling tale - and who knows, maybe suddenly you do?
Age: From 10 years
Duration: 70 min
Language: English
On stage: Jesper la Cour and Troels Kirk Ejsing
Behind stage
Idea, direction and translation: Jesper la Cour
Music: Troels Kirk Ejsing
Costume: Charlotte Østergaard
Photos: Simon Jeppesen
Layout: Jens Raadal
