The Fidget


The Fidget is a satirical play published by Ludvig Holberg in 1723. It premiered at Lille Grønnegade Theatre in Copenhagen on 25 November 1726.

Plot summary

Vielgeschrey, a fidget merchant constantly surrounded by hubbub, is prone to believing that he is much more busy than he really is. This eventually makes him suffer a tragicomic fate.

Roles

  • Vielgeschrei
  • Pernille
  • Oldfux
  • Magdelone
  • Leander
  • Leonora
  • Leonard
  • Erik Madsen
  • Peder Eriksen
  • Ane
  • A barber
  • Corfitz
  • Christen Griffel
  • En bonde

    Adaptions

Denmark

has produced a Danish television version of Den Stundesløse that was first broadcast on 19 April 1973. It was directed by John Price and starred Jørgen Reenberg, Ghita Nørby and Henning Moritzen.

Norway

NEK has produced Norwegian-language "made-for-television" of Den stundesløse that was first broadcast on 24 January 1964. It was directed by Per Simonnæs and Ulf Stenbjørn and starred Rolf Berntzen, Randi Lindtner Næss and Lothar Lindtner. NRK released a new television version of the play on 7 February 1978. It was directed by Magne Bleness and starred Arne Aas, Bentein Baardson, Thom Bastholm-

English translations

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