title: The Happy Capsize
text: # The Happy Capsize
  
  The Happy Capsize (Danish: Det lykkelige Skibbrud) is a five-set, satirical play by Norwegian-Danish playwright Ludvig Holberg from 1754.
  
  ## Production history
  
  Det lykkelige Skibbrud premiered at the Royal Danish Theatre on 3 January 1754. It was performed 84 times in the period 1748-1889 and 113 times in the period 1889-1975.
  
  