Babette’s Feast

Conceived and developed by Abigail Killeen

Written by Rose Courtney

Adapted from the short story by Isak Dinesen

Presented by The Dulwich Players

It is 1871 and Babette has fled for her life, as a refugee from the violent uprisings in Paris. She arrives, destitute, on the doorstep of two devout sisters in a remote part of Norway.

 But Babette is more than she seems. And the impact of her arrival on the people who take her in and the local community turns out to be transformative, both for them and for herself.

 If Scandi Noir has left you bleak, come and be uplifted by a timeless tale of love and loss and laughter – and the triumph of the human spirit among the fjords.

Produced by special arrangement with the DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY, INC. of Woodstock Illinois

The Dulwich Players is a leading amateur theatre group based in Dulwich, South East London.

Press for previous productions

‘What a fab fun show! A fabulous performance from the cast and a great script make for a brilliant evening!’ Theatre Reviews on Jo And Sam Find Themselves In Woking

‘The charm, warmth and chemistry between the actors themselves under the expert direction of Katherine Reilly makes the whole thing an utterly beguiling delight.’  The Peg on Jo And Sam Find Themselves In Woking

‘An altogether admirable hour of theatre, both inspirational and engaging.’  London Pub Theatres on Empty in Angel

‘Informative, entertaining and awesome… A must see! Thrifty Theatre on Empty in Angel

‘This quirky new show is a joy to watch. The actors’ presence and chemistry is delightful and the ending really puts a smile on your face.’ Theatre and Other Things on Jo And Sam Find Themselves In Woking

‘An array of characters all nimbly and brilliantly played… The script is clever and fast-paced with flashes of razor-sharp comedy.’ Camden New Journal on Empty in Angel

Babette’s Feast

Conceived and developed by Abigail Killeen
Written by Rose Courtney
Adapted from the short story by Isak Dinesen
Directed by Liz Nicholson
Production Manager : Jan Rae
Stage Manager: Judy Douglas
Lighting Design: Elizabeth Holden
Sound  Design: Nick Duquemin
Costume: Rebecca Dallaway
Hair and make-up: Séverine Powell
Poster and Programme Design: Emily Lamm
Box Office Co-ordinator: Eleanor Orr
Presented by The Dulwich Players

Storyteller: Georgina Hickleton

Babette: Hannah Tomlinson

Philippa: Alex Curran

Martine: Alex Patten

Dean, General Loewenhielm: Andy Way

Young Loewenhielm, Leif: George Brooke-Smith

Papin: James Ward-Parrish

Astrid, Lady of the Court, Alf, Groom, Neighbour: Phoebe Morgan

Hans, Mrs Loewenhielm, Erna, Dagfinn, Postman, Neighbour: Elise Sorensen

Lars, Dresser, Espen, Hendrick, Neighbour: Annabel Datiari

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