19:30, Sat 24th October 2026 at Trinity Hall Graham Storey Room
Michaelmas Week 2
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Child abuse and/or paedophilia
Abuse (physical, mental, verbal, sexual)
Suicide
Incest
Death and/or dying
Mental illness
White supremacy
You are cordially invited to a formal dining event like no other
The Preston Society would be delighted to have you join us for one unforgettable evening. Part formal dinner at Trinity Hall, part immersive theatrical experience, based David Eldridge's play Festen (based on the 1998 Thomas Vinterberg film of the same name). Come drink, eat, talk and share in the mayhem and chaos of a family breakdown.
Helge, the patriarch of a chain of restaurants, is celebrating his sixtieth birthday and everyone is coming home from the party including Helge's sons, Christian, Michael and his daughter Helene. Missing from the roster of invitees is Christian's twin sister, Linda, who recently committed suicide. The reason for her action and the repercussions from it, form the basis of the shocking and painful events that transpire during a twenty-four hour period. In the midst of dinner, Christian makes a startling accusation and, even as the disbelieving guests are choosing sides, the play slowly unwraps the truth.
Let the celebrations commence...