Elling - Civic Theatre Newcastle 12-15 August 09

After two years of sharing a room in a mental institution Elling and Kjell are allowed out, back into society. Its not that theyre dangerous, theyre just a little hopeless.

Elling is too smart. Too sensitive. Too Elling. And Kjell? Well, Kjell has a plan, a dream, a great ambition. He wants to lose his virginity. Preferably today.

Elling charts the bumps and stumbles as this truly odd couple make their way back into the world we take for granted. Over the course of the play they will build friendships, become accustomed to all things ordinary and start to experience the pleasure of the everyday.

Based on the cult Norwegian film of the same name, Simon Bents adaptation of Elling was first performed at Londons Bush Theatre in 2007 and, due to its huge success, went on to transfer to Trafalgar Studios in the West End.

Even the hardest heart will struggle not to be touched by the characters plight and the joy with which they discover the richness of life in the real world.

Pamela Rabe directs this charming celebration of the simple things in life: freedom and fellowship.

Performances
Wednesday 12th August at 8pm
Friday 14th August at 8pm
Saturday 15th August at 2pm
Saturday 15th August at 8pm

Prices
Adult $55 / Conc $50 / Group (8+) $50 / Jnr (16yr-) $25

For ticket sales please call 02 4929 1977

Category:

Entertainment

Tags:

• Elling
• Civic
• Theatre
• Newcastle
• 12-15
• August
• 09