Edward the II / 2024

Edward II ascends to the English throne after the death of his father, but turns away from the duties of the crown to follow his devotion to the nobleman Piers Gaveston, defying the expectations of the court, the church, and his arranged marriage.Directed by Elisa Kragerup and adapted by Tom Silkeberg and Kragerup from Christopher Marlowe, with material from Shakespeare, the production turns the classic power drama into sensuous, contemporary queer theatre, moving the story fluidly across centuries of costume and style.Edward II premiered at Betty Nansen Teatret in Copenhagen on January 18, 2024.