Festen

by David Eldridge

Book Overview

Helge, the patriarch of a chain of restaurants, is celebrating his sixtieth birthday and everyone is coming home from the party including Helge's sons, Christian, Michael and his daughter Helene. Missing from the roster of invitees is Christian's twin sister, Linda, who recently committed suicide. The reason for her action and the repercussions from it, form the basis of the shocking and painful events that transpire during a twenty-four hour period...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0413774384
• ISBN13: 9780413774385
• Release Date: September 2008
• Publisher: Methuen Drama
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.0" x 7.6"

Customer Reviews

Festen

What a play. I've had the privlege of seeing both the live play and the Dutch film it is based on. As a live production it's a most compelling evening of theater. I must say not for the faint of heart or easily offended. See it, read it, rent it. A must do.