The Journey to Venice
by Bjørg Vik Translated by Janet Garton
by Bjørg Vik Translated by Janet Garton
The Journey to Venice is a touching exploration of love and the complexities of aging, where an elderly couple navigates their memories and dreams while confronting the realities of life in a rundown flat.
About The Play
About The Play
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Edith and Oscar Tellmann have been together since before they can remember.
When their family life took a devastating turn, the couple found solace in travel and adventure. But now they’re well into their 80s, stuck in a drab, damp flat, surrounded by cats, books, memories, and leaking pipes.
As they journey into old age, the couple invent new ways to travel together…
The Journey to Venice is a celebration of ageing, fantasy, love, and the sacrifices we make to keep on living.
The Journey to Venice is a modern Norwegian classic, winning the Norwegian Ibsen Prize in 1992 and televised in 1993. Recently revived in Norway, it has been staged in Germany, the Czech Republic and Denmark, and now receives its long-overdue UK premiere at the multi-award-winning Finborough Theatre.
Please listen to the audio introduction description of The Journey To Venice here.
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