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The Norwegian Touring Theatre presents: Hedda Gabler

What is it about Hedda Gabler that makes her dangerous to herself and everyone around her?

Hedda and Jørgen Tesman have just moved into their new home after a six-month honeymoon. Jørgen thinks he has finally succeeded in life - a villa in the best part of town, bright career prospects - and the legendary general's daughter Hedda Gabler as his life partner. Who knows, maybe there will be children soon?

Life also seems to have worked out for Hedda. She has finally chosen the same life path as most others, and congratulations are pouring in from near and far. But inside, an ever-widening chasm is growing between the feelings and thoughts that those around her expect of her - and what she really thinks and feels.

Hedda Gabler is one of Henrik Ibsen's most complex characters. About the existential drama, he himself wrote that "In Hedda, deep poetry lies at the bottom. But her surroundings frighten her. Imagine making a fool of yourself." Hedda Gabler has been interpreted and attempted to be understood all over the world.

When director Fredrik Longva stages the classic for Riksteatret, he wants to find out who Hedda is: "What makes a person do the things Hedda does? What makes us humans destructive - to ourselves and those around us? These are questions that we should really be asking much more than we do. That's where I feel that theater has a unique position in society. Because we can ask questions without necessarily having the answers."

By: Henrik Ibsen

Ibsen Festival April 27-30

Hedda Gabler is part of the program at Ibsenfest 27-30 April in Kilden.
Ibsenfest is a four-day tribute to Henrik Ibsen with a series of performances, lectures, surprises and food experiences in the spirit of Ibsen.