Far far Krigsmand

Can Denmark’s will to defend itself withstand the encounter with a new reality?

Once upon a time, there was a little kingdom in the far north. For a long time, the kingdom had been a cozy little haven. But now the kingdom was under threat, and the prime minister’s office was in turmoil, because the army had no soldiers.

“What do we do?” asked the prime minister. “How do you get people to put on a uniform when they have spent so long floating peacefully in soothing bathwater?”

Christian Lollike examines Denmark’s defense in a highly topical play about rearmament and security. The world has become unsettled, and Denmark must rearm. Billions of kroner must be spent on procurement, a stronger defense must be built, and more personnel must be trained. And mistakes will be made.

A rearmament of the spirit is underway. The collective “we” must be nurtured, while culture and spirit are to serve as the inner line of defense. But how do we feel about constraining the spirit? And who are we when war comes? What are we willing to sacrifice ourselves for?

With his incisive social satire, Lollike has received the Reumert Award for Best Performance two years in a row for his plays Skolekomedien in 2024 and Jeppe på Bjerget in 2025 at Aarhus Teater.

On stage: Mads Rømer Brolin-Tani, Signe Egholm Olsen, Alvilda Lyneborg Lassen and Andreas Dittmer.

Production: Det Kongelige Teater.

The performance has numbered seating and is organized by Musikhuset Esbjerg and Teater- og Musikhusvennerne.