The House
Sofie Krøg (Denmark)
Recommended for ages 8+
Length of Show: 55 minutes
Show Description:
A comedy thriller for teens and adults, the House tells the story of the Warehouse Family Funeral Home. On her deathbed the undertaker changes her last will and testament, a secret begins to unravel and an evil plan is formed. Sofie Krøg and David Faraco lead you behind closed doors and into rooms which hide unspeakably dark deeds. This complex puppet performance takes place in a revolving set featuring intricate lighting, strange contraptions and scary sound effects; the perfect setting for this comically chilling journey.
“If Hitchcock had made puppet theatre” —Pann opticum Austria/2012
Artist/Company Bio:
Artist/Company Bio:Founded in 2003, Sofie Krøg Teater is one of Denmark’s leading puppet theatres, renowned for its unique cartoon-inspired universe and magical, mechanical scenographies that surprise and enchant audiences. The company has toured in over 32 countries and received numerous international awards for its productions: DIVA (2004), THE HOUSE (2010), CIRCUS FUNESTUS (2016), and QUACKSALVER (2022).
Credits:
Story, production and puppeteers: Sofie Krøg & David Faraco
Music: Cuco Pérez
Director adviser : Martin Toft
Dramaturg adviser: Jette Lund
Company Website: www.sofiekrog.com