Modern interpretation of Holberg's work receives Reumert award

The critically acclaimed modern adaptation of the old play "Jeppe on the Hill" by playwright Christian Lollike wins the Award for Best Production at the Annual Reumert Awards on Saturday.

As a result, Lollike and Aarhus Theater win the Award for Best Production for the second year in a row, as "School Comedy" received the same award last year.

Lollike's version of Ludvig Holberg's classic "Jeppe on the Hill" is described as "cleverly and elegantly directed by Christian Lollike" in a press release from the Annual Reumert.

Why does Jeppe drink? The question has never been answered so directly and without embellishment. According to the explanation for the award in the release, the production is also called a "genius Holberg update."

The production featuring Thure Lindhardt in the lead role has received many accolades from theater critics.

Aarhus Stiftstidende, Jyllands-Posten, and Kristeligt Dagblad have all given six out of six stars, while Berlingske and Politiken have given five out of six stars.

The Annual Reumert Award is the largest theater award in Denmark, and winners are selected in various categories every year.

The awards were presented on Saturday evening in the foyer of the Skuespilhus in Copenhagen.

Here, actress Bodil Jørgensen received the Lifetime Achievement Award. It is given to a theater artist who has played a significant role in Danish theater for many years.

Ena Spottag received the Award for Best Leading Role for her portrayal of the outsider Mattis in "The Birds" at Republique/Revolver, which is part of Østerbro Teater.

In addition, Malene Melsen received the Award for Best Supporting Role for her performance in "Ghosts" at Husets Teater and Odense Teater.

The Award for Best Special Production went to Ruth Rebekka Hansen's "Ripe Body," a solo dance production in a glass box.

All the evening's award recipients, except for the theater Bora Bora, which received the industry award for Best Theater, were selected by a jury of nine members.

The jury members have a professional background in the field and typically work within the field as critics, culture journalists, researchers, or teachers.

Since 2021, CPH Stage has been the main organizer of the Annual Reumert Awards in collaboration with the organization Danish Theater.

The Annual Award Ceremony has received support from the Danish Actors' Union, Danish Playwrights, Danish Scenographers, Technical Guild, Have Communication, and Teaterbilletter.dk.

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