About the Artist

John Heimbuch is a performer, director, and playwright. He is the Artistic Director of Walking Shadow Theatre Company in Minneapolis and has been performing Charlie Bethel’s one person adaptations of Beowulf and Gilgamesh around the United States since 2019. 

His original plays include William Shakespeare’s Land of the Dead, The Transdimensional Couriers Union, 10-Speed Revolution, A Midwinter Night's Revel, and S Gunter Klaus and the Story Before. He has also written adaptations of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, The Three Musketeers, and Dracula. His plays have been published by Concord Theatricals and produced around the world.

Accessibility & Content Considerations

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This event is appropriate for ages 13+

Audience Interaction

Beowulf contains descriptions of fantasy violence similar to The Lord of the Rings or Star Wars. It is intended for adults, but may be appropriate for mythology-loving youths.

Covid-19 Safety policy

This event does not require proof of vaccination to attend or masks to be worn