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The Boss of It All Lars von Trier

The Boss of It All By Lars von Trier

The Boss of It All by Lars von Trier


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From Lars Von Trier - Danish film director and screenwriter - a brilliant and edgy comedy adapted for the stage from the 2006 hit film 'The Boss of It All'

The Boss of It All Summary

The Boss of It All by Lars von Trier

A critically acclaimed, smart and fast-paced comedy about faked identities and explosive office politics, adapted from Lars von Trier's cult classic film. The boss of an IT company is secretly selling up. To save face he hires Kristoffer, an actor, to take the blame. Thrown in at the deep end, the hapless actor gets more than he bargained for. In an office of misfit staff, he faces an unexpected dilemma; to sell off the company or try and save his new-found friends. Through 40 years of making and touring exceptional and original theatre, New Perspectives has established itself as the East Midlands national touring company. This is Jack McNamara's first adaptation as the company's Artistic Director.

The Boss of It All Reviews

The Boss of it All ( - ) makes a seamless transition to the stage. ( - ) it's a very funny exploration of authority, identity and our need for affirmation. * The Scotsman **** *
A play asking very interesting questions about the nature of leadership and its intersection with responsibility versus anonymity ( - ) The ending itself, surreal and unexpected, is the perfect conclusion to a show of the highest standard. * edfringereview.com *
All office comedy is inevitably concerned with the challenge of being a popular boss; the difficulty of integrating while in charge. The wit and imagination behind The Boss of It All, however, make it completely refreshing. ( - ) It's a joy to watch and, for my money, the best office comedy on at the Fringe this year. * broadwaybaby.com *
Danish master of provocation Lars Von Trier's first comedy, 2006's The Boss of It All, is perfect for a theatre adaptation: simple to stage, strongly character-driven, shot through with sardonic meta-commentary on the pretentiousness of actors and the conventions of directing. And it's funny as hell. * festmag.co.uk **** *
There's a lot of fun to be had along the way, with a strong cast led by Gerry Howell ( - ) * The Stage *
As one might expect, this is a witty intellectual game that has hidden layers and challenges audience members to take their own positions through a series of moral exercises. * britishtheatreguide.com *

About Lars von Trier

Lars von Trier is a Danish film director and screenwriter. He is closely associated with the Dogme 95 collective - an avant-garde filmmaking movement - although his own films have taken a variety of approaches. His work has frequently divided critical opinion. His first publicly released film was the 1977 experimental short The Orchid Gardener and his first feature came seven years later with The Element of Crime (1984). Among many prizes, awards and nominations, he is the recipient of the Palme d'Or (for Dancer in the Dark), the Grand Prix, and the Prix du Jury at the Cannes Film Festival. Nymphomaniac Volumes I and II were released in 2014 to great acclaim.

Additional information

GOR006140406
9781783191390
1783191392
The Boss of It All by Lars von Trier
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
20140307
120
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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