Elephant Riot

The True Story Of Sweden’s First Elephant as Misremembered, Mistold & Misrepresented by Ben Kersley, Humorist, Anecdotalist & Accidental Menagerist

In 1806 an elephant caused a riot in the small Swedish market town of Skänninge. Almost exactly two hundred and seven years later, in roughly the same spot (and with smaller feet), Ben Kersley made a Skänninge man harrumph under his breath. Coincidence? Impossible! And it doesn’t end there!

Join Ben Kersley as he explores the parallel showbiz lives of Sweden’s first elephant and his own trail of Swedish laughter, destruction and animal husbandry. Expect Meerkats, Angry Swedish Mobs, Taxidermy, British Warships, and a heart-warming, coming-of-age tale of life in a menagerie. No animals will be hurt too badly during the performance.

Elephant Riot is a Work In Progress show that Ben is currently working on and is performed in English. Find out more about Ben on his website.

Föreställningslängd: ca. 1 timme

Teaterverkets lokaler är tyvärr inte tillgänglighetsanpassade.

Uppsättningen produceras av Teaterverket i samarbete med ABF Stockholm.