Elling

(Paperback)

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Based on the novel by Ingvar Ambjrnsen, in original stage adaptation by Axel Hellstenius in collaboration with Peter Naess, in a new version by Simon Bent. Mummys boy Elling and his roommate, the uncouth, reluctant virgin Kjell Bjarne, are the Odd Couple of Oslo: a pair of confused souls taking their first steps in the outside world after years of isolated, institutional life. Given a flat in the city by social services, they must re-assimilate themselves into society or face a return to the asylum. So its simply a question of convincing their social worker that they really are normal even if it does feel safer sleeping in the wardrobe Based on the award-winning cult film, Elling was first performed at the Bush Theatre in 2007 and transferred to Trafalgar Studios in the West End.

Reviews

Elling is quirky and really one of a kind... If ever a play was destined for success, Elling is it * British Theatre Guide *
The most blissfully funny and touching evening I've had in the theatre for ages. * Guardian *
Very, very funny. Thoroughly life-affirming * The Times *

Author Bio

Simon Bent's plays include Goldhawk Road (Bush), Accomplices (Crucible, Sheffield), The Associate (National Theatre) and Under the Black Flag (Shakespeare's Globe). All are available from Oberon Books.