Festen

Written by David Eldridge

Directed by Jason Byrne

Berkeley Street Theatre

Awards & Accolades

2009 Dora Mavor Moore Awards
Outstanding Production of a Play (nominated)
Outstanding Direction — Jason Byrne (nominated)
Outstanding Performance by a Male in a Principal Role (Play) — Philip Riccio (nominated)

Reviews

“When Dogme’s for dinner, the fare is gamy” — J. Kelly Nestruck, The Globe and Mail
“Every member of the 14-person cast gives an impeccable performance” — Christopher Hoile, Stage Door


Cast

Rosemary Dunsmore as Elsa
Nicholas Campbell as Poul
Philip Riccio as Christian
Allan Hawko as Michael
Tara Rosling as Helene
Caroline Cave as Mette
Richard Clarkin as Helmut
Earl Pastko as Lars
Milton Barnes as Gbatokai
Gray Powell as Kim
Alex Paxton-Beesley as Pia
Gary Reineke as Grandfather
and Isabella Lobo as Little Girl

Crew

Based on the film and play by Thomas Vinterberg, Mogens Rukov and Bo Hr. Hansen

Robert Harding — Stage Manager
John Thompson — Set and Costume Design
Andrea Lundy — Lighting Design
Michael Laird — Sound Design