Danish authors for the UK stage
Voices from Denmark
Danish Authors
Denmark has produced some of Europe's most compelling theatrical voices — writers who don't soften edges or chase trends. From spare, psychologically charged drama to bold adaptations of novels and film, Danish authors bring a distinct perspective to the stage.
IPR works directly with Danish authors and their estates to place their work on UK stages. We handle stage rights for original plays as well as adaptations — whether you're looking for a proven international hit or a lesser-known work ready for its UK premiere.
Browse our represented Danish authors below, or explore their titles directly.
The Authors
Browse our represented playwrights, novelists, and auteurs
Their Works
Plays and adaptations available for UK staging
Dancer in the Dark
By Lars von Trier
Dancer in the Dark
By Lars von Trier
Intellectual Property
Melancholia
By Lars von Trier
Melancholia
By Lars von Trier
Intellectual Property
Nothing
By JANNE TELLER
Nothing
By JANNE TELLER
Intellectual Property
The House That Jack Built
By Lars von Trier
The House That Jack Built
By Lars von Trier
Intellectual Property
adult
THE WORK OF WONDER OR THE RE-MOHAMMED-TY SHOW
By Christian Lollike
THE WORK OF WONDER OR THE RE-MOHAMMED-TY SHOW
By Christian Lollike
Plays
adult
Male cast: 4m
Female cast: 4f
THE WARMHOUSE
By Anna Bro
THE WARMHOUSE
By Anna Bro
Plays
adult
Male cast: 4m
Female cast: 3f
THE SHAFT or Gerhard's Adventure
By Christian Lollike
THE SHAFT or Gerhard's Adventure
By Christian Lollike
Plays
adult
THE NORMAL LIFE
By Christian Lollike
THE NORMAL LIFE
By Christian Lollike
Plays
adult
Male cast: 1m
Female cast: 2f
THE LATEST THING
By Line Knutzon
THE LATEST THING
By Line Knutzon
Plays
adult
Male cast: 2m
Female cast: 1f
THE FUNERAL
By Thomas Vinterberg
THE FUNERAL
By Thomas Vinterberg
Plays
adult
Male cast: 4m
Female cast: 4f
THE BEREAVED
By Bo hr. Hansen
THE BEREAVED
By Bo hr. Hansen
Plays
adult
Female cast: 3f
SERVICE SUICIDE
By Christian Lollike
SERVICE SUICIDE
By Christian Lollike
Plays
adult
Male cast: 2m
Female cast: 1f









