The Wild Duck by Henrik Ibsen

Vildanden av Henrik Ibsen

The Wild Duck

Wed., Aug. 5 – Sat., Aug. 8
scheduleDuration
approx. 3 hours, including a break
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Konsertsalen
eventNumber of performances
5
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NOK 550–650
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"Vildanden er velspilt og underholdene, både morsom og tragisk, preget av en stram regi med topptrent trupp"

Bergens tidene

SHOULD THE TRUTH BE PURSUED AT ANY COST?

Based on Ibsen’s original text, this production offers a unique perspective on the dramatic and comic genius of Norway’s greatest playwright. Following sold-out runs in London and Bergen, this new production of Ibsen’s *The Wild Duck* is a co-production between Coronets Theatre, the Norwegian Ibsen Company, and Den Nationale Scene.

In *The Wild Duck*, Ibsen depicts the deadly danger of idealism through the story of a family torn apart by the unravelling of a web of secrets. The arrival of an outsider, whose idealistic mission is to expose everything in the name of truth and honesty, has shocking consequences.

“When we look at ourselves in the mirror in the morning, we suck in our stomachs. When we smile at each other on social media, it’s a fake, filtered smile. We fictionalize and stage our lives for ourselves and for each other—but are we blind to the truth?” – Alan Lucien Øyen, director.

Based on Ibsen’s original text, this brand-new production is performed in Norwegian with English subtitles, featuring an ensemble of some of Norway’s most acclaimed actors, and directed by Hedda Award winner Alan Lucien Øyen.

Coronets Theatre’s collaboration with the Norwegian Ibsen Company has resulted in sold-out co-productions of *When We Dead Awaken* and *The Lady from the Sea*, which have received acclaim from both audiences and critics.

Performed in Norwegian with English subtitles.
A co-production by Coronets Theatre, Det Norske Ibsenkompaniet, and Den Nationale Scene.

★★★★★
“Worth dropping everything to see.” – Fringe Review

★★★★★
“A flawless production: understated elegance and meticulous performances underscore a searing clarity of vision.” – Everything Theatre

★★★★★
“The screw turns slowly, but with devastating effect.” – The Arts Desk

English translation:
Should truth be pursued at all cost?

Using Ibsen’s original text, the production offers a unique perspective on the dramatic and comic genius of Norway’s greatest playwright. Following sold-out runs in London and Bergen, this fresh new staging of Ibsen’s *The Wild Duck* is a co-production between the Coronet Theatre, The Norwegian Ibsen Company, and Den Nationale Scene Bergen.

In *The Wild Duck*, Ibsen portrays the deadly danger of idealism through the story of a family torn apart by the revelation of a web of secrets. The arrival of an outsider, whose idealistic mission is to expose everything in the name of truth and honesty, has shocking consequences.

“When we catch a glimpse of ourselves in the mirror in the morning, we suck in our stomachs. When we smile at each other through the window of social media, it’s all fake and filtered smiles. We fictionalize and stage our lives for ourselves and one another—but are we blind to the truth?”—Alan Lucien Øyen, director.

Based on Ibsen’s original text, this brand-new production—performed in Norwegian with English subtitles—features a cast of some of Norway’s most celebrated actors and is directed by Hedda Award winner Alan Lucien Øyen.

The Coronet’s partnership with The Norwegian Ibsen Company has resulted in sold-out co-productions of *When We Dead Awaken* and *The Lady from the Sea*, which were met with both critical and popular acclaim.