Jeppe is a man utterly devoid of control over his own life; he's a tenant farmer, beaten and cheated on by his wife, Nille. Additionally, Jeppe bears the scars of a decade in military service. His only escape is to drown his sorrows in alcohol at Jacob Shoemaker’s inn. When the baron and his servants find the drunken Jeppe on the dungheap and, as a practical joke, elevate him to king-for-a-day, he, as the 'baron,' assumes power and becomes surprisingly tyrannical before being drunkenly thrown back onto the dungheap. His punishment is an even more malicious jest, as Jeppe is mockingly sentenced to death and hanged, only to return home for one final humiliation.

Jeppe On The Hill

The Royal Playhouse and The Old Stage

Join us on a fast-paced and colorful journey as Hans Christian Andersen's classic fairy tale is given a whole new life in Steen Koerner's modern and musical interpretation of THE LIGHTHOUSE. Both children and adults can look forward to a visually spectacular and sensory-rich family performance, where theater, street dance, 3D animation and music merge into one touching story.

Stephanie Nguyen

Events

Upcoming events

12 - 21 Nov, 2026

The lighter · Folketeatret

Past events

Jan 20 - Feb 23, 2025

Jeppe On The Hill · Det Kongelige Teater

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