Beowulf

Beowulf translated and adapted by Gabriel Dean

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Productions (10)
Drama
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45 - 60 minutes
6 Any (6-11 actors possible: 0-11 W, 0-11 M)
Set: Minimal.

The great warrior Beowulf comes to the aid of the King of the Danes in a quest to kill the monster Grendel and free his people from terror. As he follows the heroic code of their ancient society, he must face new dangers and overcome the challenges of being a king. A re-telling of the classic epic poem, this adaptation highlights the language of the original in a hybrid style of movement, music, and ritual.

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Play Details

The great warrior Beowulf comes to the aid of the King of the Danes in a quest to kill the monster Grendel and free his people from terror. As he follows the heroic code of their ancient society, he must face new dangers and overcome the challenges of being a king. A re-telling of the classic epic poem, this adaptation highlights the language of the original in a hybrid style of movement, music, and ritual.

  • Drama
  • |
  • 45 - 60 minutes
  • 6 Any (6-11 actors possible: 0-11 W, 0-11 M)
  • Set: Minimal.

Production History

DEC 03, 2022 - DEC 04, 2022
E.O.Smith High School Drama Club
Storrs, CT United States
 E.O.Smith High School Drama Club Storrs, CT United States
NOV 14, 2019 - NOV 15, 2019
Oak Middle School
Los Alamitos, CA United States
 Oak Middle School Los Alamitos, CA United States
MAY 15, 2014 - MAY 17, 2014
Saint Johnsbury Academy
St. Johnsbury, VT United States
 Saint Johnsbury Academy St. Johnsbury, VT United States
JAN 24, 2014 - JAN 25, 2014
Homeschool Arts Project
Traverse City, MI United States
 Homeschool Arts Project Traverse City, MI United States
NOV 18, 2010 - NOV 20, 2010
Radnor High School
Radnor, PA United States
 Radnor High School Radnor, PA United States
NOV 06, 2010 - NOV 06, 2010
Moreno Valley High School
Farmington, NM United States
 Moreno Valley High School Farmington, NM United States
MAR 26, 2009 - MAR 29, 2009
Shiloh High School
Snellville, GA United States
 Shiloh High School Snellville, GA United States
NOV 17, 2008 - DEC 01, 2008
Ewing Public School
Ewing, NE United States
 Ewing Public School Ewing, NE United States
JAN 01, 2005 - DEC 31, 2005
Actor's Express (tour)
Atlanta, GA United States
 Actor's Express (tour) Atlanta, GA United States
SEP 01, 2003 - SEP 30, 2003
Actor's Express
Atlanta, GA United States
 Actor's Express Atlanta, GA United States
No upcoming productions.
JAN 01, 2005 - DEC 31, 2005
Actor's Express (tour)
Atlanta, GA United States
 Actor's Express (tour) Atlanta, GA United States
SEP 01, 2003 - SEP 30, 2003
Actor's Express
Atlanta, GA United States
 Actor's Express Atlanta, GA United States

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