
Confined within the family house, the guests are rocked by the revelations that pierce and destroy the veneer of middle-class respectability.
"An embodiment of what theatre should be ... takes the breath away."-Independent
"A play that proves that theatre and movies can unite each other ... dramatic dynamite."-Observer
"The atmosphere simmers with tension ... the effect is quite sensational."-Evening Standard
"Electrifying, shocking, and profoundly moving, this is a thrilling modern tragedy, playing on classical darkness without losing the light. Festen is something to celebrate."-Sunday Times
| brett helquist jim stewart charles f horne jawaharlal nehru o p gupta | edwin fairley neeraj chhibba william l simon john le carre usha raman |