Beowulf

adapted by Charlie Bethel
performed by John Heimbuch
directed by Amy Rummenie
dramaturgy by Sarah Heller

This fierce one-person retelling modernizes the wit, vigor, and meaty language of the original epic. John Heimbuch performs Charlie Bethel's tour-de-force adaptation of this classic Old English poem about a warrior king and some famous monsters in this Fringe Festival favorite.

60 minutes, no intermission.

Warning: Beowulf contains descriptions of fantasy violence. It is intended for adults, but may be appropriate for mythology-loving youths.

PRAISE FOR BEOWULF:

GOLDEN LANYARD AWARD, 2019 Minnesota Fringe Festival
GOLD MEDAL, 2022 Hollywood Fringe

“Just one man, no set, no costume but a hell of a wonderful performance.” - Ernest Kearney, theTVolution.com, 2022

“Heimbuch holds the audience captivated for what feels like it could not have been 60 minutes but was ... Filled with action, horror, and a very modern dash of humor, it’s the only way to experience Beowulf if you want it to come alive for you ... It’s a thrilling tale and Heimbuch has a gift for oral storytelling that conveys that excitement to the audience.” - The Stages of MN, 2024