Count Axel is a comedy that takes place somewhere in the Nordic countries in 1783. It's a classic comedy about mixed identities, with strong elements of contemporary humour and satire.
Costume
Powdered wigs so tall they deserve their own billing.
Writing
Anachronistic zingers that roast 1700s aristocracy.
Director
Søren Fauli
Peter Frödin
Axel
Sofie Gråbøl
Leonora Amalie
Nicolaj Kopernikus
William
Lasse Lunderskov
Poul
Ole Thestrup
Ridefogeden
Jens Arentzen
Richard
Tomas Villum Jensen
Peter
Ghita Nørby
Baronesse Gjerløv
Ole Ernst
Kroejer
Henning Jensen
Provsten
Sarah Gottlieb
Agnete
Thomas Bo Larsen
Niels
Katrine Jensenius
Else
Claus Ryskjær
Baron Gjerløv
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
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