Babette’s Feast Opens Tonight at Gordon College

The Gordon College Department of Theatre Arts presents its fall play Babette’s Feast. Conceived and developed by Abigail Killeen, written by Rose Courtney, and adapted from the short story by Isak Denisen, the play tells the story of Babette, a French refugee who finds asylum in a pious Norwegian village. Directed by Jeffrey S. Miller, Babette’s Feast runs November 1-2, and 5-9.

Babette’s Feast is the tale of a strict early 19th-century religious community in a Danish village who welcome a mysterious and surprising refugee from the Franco-Prussian War. It is a story of small-town life, of human eccentricity and wonder, of hope and disappointment. Ultimately, it is a story of grace.

The show is performed by an ensemble of 10 Gordon College students all of different majors and classes. Performances will be held at The Margaret Jensen Theatre. The production is staged in the round, with seating on all sides of the theatre, creating a very intimate theatrical experience.

The story of Babette’s Feast is best known for the Dutch movie adaptation that came out in 1987. The film's screenplay was written by Axel based on the story by Isak Dinesen. It was also the first Danish film to win the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film. The film premiered in the Un Certain Regard section of the 1987 Cannes Film Festival.

Babette’s Feast is the second mainstage production of The Gordon College Theatre Department’s 2019-2020 season. It is followed by Fall Shorts: An Evening of 10 Minute Plays, Titanic the Musical, The Velveteen Rabbit, and Senior Showcases. Tickets for Babette’s Feast are on sale now and can be purchased online at www.gordon.edu/tickets or by ordering them from the bookstore at 978-867-4282

Babette’s Feast

November 1-9, 2019

The Margaret Jensen Theatre at Gordon College

255 Grapevine Road, Wenham, MA 01984

www.gordon.edu/tickets