Näidendite andmebaas

Helen and Martin, a couple in their 30s, have recently bought a new flat, which they’ve  decorated in Scandinavian style. Each item is carefully chosen, preferably with a backstory – something brought back from a trip to France or South Africa. Everything radiates taste, bohemian flair, and a deep awareness of the story Helen and Martin want to tell about themselves through their home. Temporary solutions from IKEA cause them long-lasting anxiety, because they want to be original. When it’s in your home, it needs to have character.

They invite their friends, H. and M., over for a celebratory dinner. That evening kicks off a quiet competition. H. and M., who already have their flat, casually mention they took part in an orgy, as they felt the need to spice things up. After the guests leave, Helen and Martin realise they need to spice things up too. So they organise an orgy with a couple they find on a dating app.

At their next meeting, H. and M. announce they’re having a baby. So Helen and Martin have a baby. Then H. and M. move to the countryside. Helen and Martin obviously do the same. When H. shows up alone, Helen and Martin realise it might be time to break up too.

An Orgy looks into human characteristics. Do we actually want the things we want? Or do we want them because someone else has them? Are we really living our lives? Or just trying to keep up in some kind of parallel universe? Is it okay to have the same dinner table lamp as everyone else?

The play is written in a screenplay-like format, and the scenes are long but easy to read. They are mundanely beautiful and could speak to modern audiences anywhere. The language is everyday and precise, with dry humour and subtle absurdity woven into ordinary conversation.