Under the Clock takes place at a railway station. A young couple, laden with possessions and accompanied by a small, hot-tempered dog, rush to catch a train—accidentally leaving their baby behind. As a street musician prepares to play, he hears a baby crying. He picks her up and waits, but no one comes. In the end, he takes the little girl in and raises her as his own.
The girl grows up and, together with her “father,” makes a living as a station musician. Life is tough, but filled with warmth and affection.
One day, the musician nearly dies after choking on a piece of apple. Shaken by the close call, he finally tells the now grown young woman that he is not her biological father…
Under the Clock explores the need to know where we come from, our personal history and biological origins, but also speaks of forgiveness, generosity, and growing up surrounded by deep love. The performance is presented in Dansk Rakkerpak’s distinctive comic, physical, and wordless style. With precise timing, musicality, and high energy, the theatre brings the story to a sharp point—always seasoned with a generous dose of humor.
