Elling - (Oberon Modern Plays) by Simon Bent (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>A new play by renowned writer Simon Bent.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>Elling and his roommate, the uncouth, reluctant virgin Kjell Bjarne, are the <i>Odd Couple</i> of Oslo: a pair of confused souls taking their first steps in the outside world after years of isolated, institutional life. Given a flat in the city by social services, they must re-assimilate themselves into society or face a return to the asylum.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>"Elling is quirky and really one of a kind... If ever a play was destined for success, Elling is it" --<i>British Theatre Guide</i> <p/>"The most blissfully funny and touching evening I've had in the theatre for ages." --<i>Guardian</i> <p/>"Very, very funny. Thoroughly life-affirming" --<i>The Times</i></p><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Simon Bent studied Drama at Birmingham University and started his theatrical career as an actor. As writer-in-residence at the University of Essex, he wrote 'Evacuees' for Spectrum Theatre, Cambridge. His work includes 'Knuckle Butty', 'Wigan Kiss', 'Full Fathom Five', 'The Blood of Others', 'Goldhawk Road', 'Shelter', 'Bad Company', 'Wasted', 'Sugar Sugar' and 'Accomplices.'
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