PROGRAMME DETAILS
A Dramatisation by David Eldridge
Based on the widely acclaimed film and play by Thomas Vinterberg, Mogens Rukov and Bo hr. Hansen.
During a weekend in the country, a successful businessman is surrounded by his family and friends, gathered together to celebrate his landmark 60th birthday. But as the evening progresses, instead of the joyous celebration expected, the party uncovers an untold mystery, revealing a dark family secret that can no longer be concealed. An enthralling tale told with dark humour and moments of riveting suspension, the birthday celebration is one this family will never forget.
'A great and powerful nights theatre' Irish Independent
'Brilliantly orchestrated, often rudely funny...' **** Guardian
**** 'wonderful…Stunning…overwhelming excellence' Sunday Independent
'Enthralling' Examiner 'Wonderful' Lyric FM 'Powerful' RTÉ 1
Director Selina Cartmell
Set Designer Giles Cadle
Costume Designer Giles Cadle
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