FESTEN | 22 Oct to 14 Nov 2009
Thursday 22 October – Saturday 14 November
Emlyn Williams Theatre
Clwyd Theatr Cymru
FESTEN
A Dramatisation by David Eldridge
Based on the Dogme film and play by Thomas Vinterberg, Mogens Rukov and Bo hr.Hansen
In association with Marla Rubin Productions Ltd
Director: Tim Baker
Designer: Martyn Bainbridge
Composer: Dyfan Jones
Cast: Catrin Aaron, Liz May Brice, Ifan Huw Dafydd, Karen Ford, Michael Geary, Lee Haven Jones, Eleanor Howell, Dyfrig Morris, Rex Obano, Robert J. Page, Alex Parry, Alastair Snell, Simon Watts.
"Do you think you could say a few words about your sister this evening? I can't manage it. I'll stand there blubbing."
"Actually, I've written something."
"Have you? Well done. You're wonderful, son. Wonderful."
From the very opening moments of Festen (The Celebration) there is a sense of momentous events. A father is celebrating his 60th birthday with a formal dinner. At his large country home Helge, a successful restaurateur, is surrounded by his wife Else, their close-knit family – Christian, Helene and Michael - friends and household staff.
But there is tension in the air and when Christian, the eldest son, rises to propose the first toast he makes a devastating accusation against his father.
As the party continues relationships are changed forever in a gripping psychological drama which exposes a family's darkest secrets.
Festen, based on the Danish Dogme film, is provocative and moving – electrifying theatre which raises the most profound questions about family and society.
"A landmark play" The Guardian
This play contains strong material and sensitive subject matter which some people may find unsuitable for under 15s.
Prices
7.45pm
Saturday matinees 2.45pm
£15.00, Gallery £11.00.
Concessions £2.00 off (excluding Saturday evenings).
Previews and First Night £13.00.
Gallery £9.00, Concessions £2.00 off (excluding Saturday evenings)
Talkbacks
5 & 12 November
Pay What You Can Monday 26 October
Teen Tickets available
Described Performances
5 November 7.45pm
14 November 2.45pm
Captioned Performance
7 November 2.45pm
The following Ticket Prices are available from Box office only:
Schools/students - 5 or more £9.00 (excluding Saturday evenings)
Group Discounts Parties of 10 or more 15% discount off ticket price (excluding Saturday evenings)
Access Disabled persons and an escort £12.00 all performances.