Theatrical adaptation of Mulegutten by Teater Joker and Nordland Teater

Reviews
“Mulegutten is a formidable work (…) This book fully deserved the Norwegian Critics Prize for 2015, and stands out as the most original illustrated book in many years. If it were possible, this book should be given 7 full stars!”
BERLINGSKE

‘“his is a supreme presentation of a folk tale. (…) Elements from the present day are brought in, but the traditional folk-tale struggle between good and evil is maintained. (…) Øyvind Torseter does this well. “And then the Princess and the Mule Boy lived happily ever after.”
BOGBOTTEN

“The picture pages are outstanding (…) Mulegutten is a modern hero in a classic epic. So he stands apart from the metaphor, leaving it to the reader’s imagination. This is beautifully done.”
FINE SPIND

“Mulegutten which at the same time celebrates, unites and renews the genres of the classic folk tale and the cartoon series (…) Mulegutten is a book for all ages, which offers much on many different levels.”
KRISTELIGT DAGBLAD

“Torseter’s pictures have a quite special and modern quality. (…) A beautiful and exciting book, which is not afraid to be different.”
MICHAEL LINDAL ANDERSEN

"The delicate, spidery lines and dark landscapes of Torseter's panels combine the energy of Ralph Steadman, the effervescence of Jules Feiffer, and the charm of the Moomintrolls. Mordant grotesquerie vies with hilarity... Dickson's translation shines as well."
STARRED REVIEW, Publishers Weekly

"The story ends with Fred and the princess riding off on the horse to the refrains of an octopus playing a saxophone—an oddly perfect ending for this one-of-a-kind graphic novel."
STARRED REVIEW, The Horn Book

"Based on a Norwegian folktale, this story follows the trials of a hapless knight who must battle the feared troll. With a cynical horse piping in now and then, there is humor within this adventure story too! Øyvind's richly detailed illustrations take the readers on an extraordinary visual journey."
ART OF THE PICTURE BOOK

”The tale is filled with humor and adventure, and readers will enjoy Prince Fred's witty banter with his reluctant horse, the hungry wolf, the spirited princess, and the evil troll. (…) A cute and charming option for fans of fairy tales.”
Andrea Lipinski, New York Public Library, School Library Journal

… a beautiful little hero story about impossible choices and fearlessness, about fighting for what you believe in and finding happiness. This is fun reading for adults and children, and it is perfect for young people who will go on to compare narrative styles and values in contemporary texts with those in myths and folklore when they are at upper secondary school. Mulegutten should feature in a course or three.’
DEMOKRATEN

“Øyvind Torseter lets his imagination run riot through a classic story. It’s particularly funny if you’ve heard the story before. Curiosity, adventurousness and courage characterise the young prince who rides out to save his brothers. Curiosity is a word that can also be used when talking about Øyvind Torseter himself – the result is a fantastic picture book that both children and adults will love.”
NRK

“Torseter is an entertaining story-teller, in both words and pictures.'“
DAGBLADET