Description
Discover 'Banging Denmark', a provocative play by Van Badham that masterfully blends humor, romance, and social commentary. Shortlisted for the 2020 NSW Premier's Literary Awards Nick Enright Prize for Playwriting, this captivating narrative dives deep into the cultural clash between a pickup artist, Jake Newhouse, and a feminist academic, Ish Madigan. Set against the backdrop of modern relationships influenced by internet culture, the play explores themes of empowerment, love, and feminism with sharp wit and humor.
Jake, whose career is built on selling seduction techniques to lonely hearts online, finds himself at odds with Ish, a woman whose life has been upended by male trolls. When he develops a crush on a Danish librarian beyond the reach of his charms, Jake's desperate measures lead him to propose a surprising deal to Ish: $50,000 to teach him the art of feminist persuasion. Can Ish teach him the ways of respectful connection? Will Jake's transformation lead to personal growth or is it just another game?
'Banging Denmark' juxtaposes a modern political landscape with age-old romantic entanglements, offering audiences an uproarious yet thought-provoking experience. With its relentless pacing and laugh-out-loud moments, this play reinvents the romantic comedy genre while sparking conversations about gender dynamics and societal expectations. Perfect for theater lovers and anyone interested in contemporary issues, this play invites you to laugh, reflect, and engage with its unflinching honesty and charm.
Jake, whose career is built on selling seduction techniques to lonely hearts online, finds himself at odds with Ish, a woman whose life has been upended by male trolls. When he develops a crush on a Danish librarian beyond the reach of his charms, Jake's desperate measures lead him to propose a surprising deal to Ish: $50,000 to teach him the art of feminist persuasion. Can Ish teach him the ways of respectful connection? Will Jake's transformation lead to personal growth or is it just another game?
'Banging Denmark' juxtaposes a modern political landscape with age-old romantic entanglements, offering audiences an uproarious yet thought-provoking experience. With its relentless pacing and laugh-out-loud moments, this play reinvents the romantic comedy genre while sparking conversations about gender dynamics and societal expectations. Perfect for theater lovers and anyone interested in contemporary issues, this play invites you to laugh, reflect, and engage with its unflinching honesty and charm.