The Swedish puppet play featuring bonking Barbies is taking audiences by storm with its explicit sex scenes and daring adaptation of Jackie Collins' debut novel. Erik Holmström, director of Malmö Dockteater, brings a wild vision to life where reconstructed Barbie dolls engage in graphic acts on a miniature set of 14 dollhouses.
What Is the Swedish Puppet Play with Bonking Barbies?
This experimental production adapts Jackie Collins's novel The World Is Full of Married Men, which was banned in several countries in 1968 for its raunchy content. The show features headless Ken dolls with tiny plastic penises and Barbies with drilled crotches, all performed live with puppeteers acting as life-size versions of the dolls. The action is captured up close by a videographer and livestreamed onto a large screen.
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Why This Show Is Shocking Audiences
Holmström says he dreamed of making a show where the audience secretly becomes horny, something unexpected from puppet theatre. The production merges theatre, film, and sexually active puppets, leaving nothing hidden. After performances in Malmö and Stockholm, the show is now at the Yard theatre in east London, performed in Swedish with English subtitles.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Title | The World Is Full of Married Men (puppet adaptation) |
| Company | Malmö Dockteater |
| Key Props | Reconstructed Barbie and Ken dolls with explicit modifications |
| Venues | Malmö, Stockholm, London (Yard Theatre) |
| Language | Swedish with English subtitles |
Key Takeaways from the Bonking Barbies Show
- Explicit puppet sex – The show fearlessly adapts the novel's graphic scenes using modified dolls.
- Innovative staging – A miniature set of 14 dollhouses with live video projection brings the action to life.
- Audience reaction – Designed to make viewers feel a mix of shock and arousal, breaking puppet theatre conventions.
- Cultural impact – Continues the legacy of Jackie Collins' banned novel in a bold new medium.
FAQ About the Swedish Puppet Play
What is the Swedish puppet play about?
It's an experimental adaptation of Jackie Collins' novel The World Is Full of Married Men, featuring reconstructed Barbie and Ken dolls in explicit sex scenes. The story follows bed-hopping characters in a miniature dollhouse world.
Where can I see the bonking Barbies show?
The production has been performed in Malmö and Stockholm, Sweden. It is currently showing at the newly refurbished Yard theatre in east London, with performances in Swedish and English subtitles.
Are the dolls really modified?
Yes. The Ken dolls have small plastic penises with real hair, and the Barbies have full bushes and drilled crotches. The modifications are designed to match the explicit nature of the original novel.
Is the show suitable for children?
No. The show contains graphic sexual content and is intended for adult audiences only. It is not recommended for children.