Awkward Productions & King’s Head Theatre Productions, in association with Daddy’s Money
Vogue Standout Act from the Fringe
New York Times Critics’ Pick
GQ #1 thing to do in London
Four Nominations for the 25/26 Fringe Theatre Awards (Production, Performance Duo, Direction, Contribution to Puppetry)
Panic! In Swedonia.
The King is dead and the prince next in line to the throne is unmarried – if he doesn’t find someone soon he must forfeit the crown!
In New York City, baker Aaron Butcher is butchering his career as a family baker. Maybe a commission in the non-location-specific country of Swedonia will fix his problems… Following the sold-out, award-winning shows Gwyneth Goes Skiing and Diana: The Untold and Untrue Story, Awkward Productions are back with a brand new show that Flicks through the Net of traditional holiday movies, bringing all their Hallmarks together in the signature awkwardprods way – queer, chaotic, comedic and heartfelt.
Written by and starring Linus Karp and Joseph Martin, with original music by Leland and multiple surprise cameos (including from faces you know from Heartbreaker, UK Drag Race, Royals, and the one and only TOVE LO!) this highly anticipated show is as much a love letter to Karp’s native Sweden as it is a subversion of heteronormative romcoms.
With over 20 four and five-star reviews (and counting) – grab your bags, you’re going to Swedonia!
Originally co-produced by King’s Head Theatre Productions and Daddy’s Money.
★★★★★ “What more could you possibly want from a show?” – All That Dazzles
Age Suitability: 14+
Warnings: Audience participation / sexual references
WRITTEN BY Linus Karp & Joseph Martin
DIRECTED BY Linus Karp & Joseph Martin
LIGHTING DESIGN BY James Appleby
SET DESIGN BY Stella Backman
COSTUME DESIGN BY Stella Backman
SOUND DESIGN BY Kate Marlais
CAST
Linus Karp & Joseph Martin
DIGITAL CAST
Tove Lo | The Prime Minister of Swedonia
Sebastian Croft | Prince Balthazar of Bashington
Malte Gårdinger | Prince Carsten of Markden
Joshua Whitehouse | Simon, Jacob’s Fiancé
Misia Butler | Prince Laurie of New York City
Yshee Black | Michelle Obama
Kate Butch | Angela Merkel
Geri Allen | The Queen of England
Julia Bender | Princess Tonelia
Max Lindsay | Gay Fan 3
Kate Marlais | Orphans and BAAB Vocalist
Sam Carlyle | BAAB Vocalist