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Un dramma sulle condizioni e contraddizioni delle donne.

Hedda Gabler, the daughter of a deceased general, marries dull George Tesman and foresees a life of middle-class tedium stretching ahead when they return from their honeymoon. Increasingly she is drawn into the clutches of her admirer, Judge Brack, who seeks to establish a ménage à trois. Then the brilliant but dissolute Eilert Lovborg, a former flame, arrives to rival her husband for an academic post.

Nora se cree feliz casada con Torvald. Llevan ocho años de casados y tienen 3 hijos. Además, Torvald Helmer asumirá en el año nuevo el puesto de director en el banco en que trabaja. Nils Krogstad intenta recuperar ante la sociedad y sus hijos su honra, pero sabe que...

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Hedda Gabler is a classic play by Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen. Set in the late nineteenth century, the play follows the life of Hedda, a young socialite whose life is filled with endless boredom and longing. As she struggles to find her place in society, Hedda’s inner turmoil is reflected in her desperate attempts to break free of the societal norms that bind her. This emotional journey is filled with suspense and drama, as Hedda’s choices have the power to shape her own destiny.

Step into the world of Henrik Ibsens A Dolls House, a groundbreaking play that explores the complexities of marriage, identity, and the quest for self-discovery. Follow Nora Helmer as she navigates societal expectations and personal revelations that challenge the very foundations of her life. This timeless drama raises profound questions about freedom, duty, and the roles we play.

Taut with suspense, this critically-acclaimed adaptation of Ibsen’s A Doll’s House focuses on Nora, a young wife and mother who exploits her childlike charm to survive in a man’s world. But Nora has a secret that threatens her cozy existence. Recorded before a live audience at the Doubletree Guest Suites, Santa Monica, CA, in 1997.

Now, for the first time in audio, Blackstone presents seven great plays in one volume: Euripides' Medea, Shakespeare's The Tempest, Moliere's The Imaginary Invalid, Dumas' Camille, Ibsen's An Enemy of the People, Shaw's Arms and the Man, and Chekhov's Uncle Vanya. These productions illustrate the development of European drama from ancient times to the threshold of the modern theater.

When a small town relies on tourists flocking to its baths, will a report of dangerously polluted waters be enough to shut them down? Henrik Ibsen weighs the cost of public health versus a town's livelihood and skewers the complicity of the masses in his classic and still timely play.

Peer, ein träumerischer junger Norweger, flieht vor Verantwortung und zieht in die weite Welt hinaus. Auf seiner fantastischen Reise begegnet er Trollen, dem wilden Bergkönig, stürmischer See, Wüste und geheimnisvollen Gestalten. Im kindgerechten Hörspiel Peer Gynt sind Henrik Ibsens abenteuerreiches Bühnenmärchen und die eindrucksvolle Musik von Edvard Grieg vereint.

Step into the world of Henrik Ibsens 1894 masterpiece, Little Eyolf, where the intricate dynamics of the Allmers family unfold. Alfred Allmers returns from a mountain trip with a newfound determination to prioritize his relationship with his crippled nine-year-old son, Eyolf, over his intellectual ambitions. Meanwhile, Alfreds sister Asta finds herself entangled in a romantic pursuit by Borgheim, an engineer, as the tensions in Alfred and Ritas marriage gradually surface. Their lives take a dramatic turn with the arrival of the enigmatic Rat-Wife, forever altering their family dynamics. Join ...

Dive into the haunting world of When We Dead Awaken, the final play by renowned Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen, written in 1899. This dreamlike and richly symbolic drama explores the unraveling of sculptor Arnold Rubeks marriage to Maia, her entanglement with Ulfheim, and Rubeks connection to the enigmatic Irene, his former muse. As the characters ascend the breathtaking Norwegian mountains, tensions mount and hidden desires emerge, leading to profound revelations. Join us for a captivating journey through love, ambition, and self-discovery, narrated by Elizabeth Klett and featuring an ...

Hedda Gabler has just returned from her honeymoon, but the excitement of matrimony has quickly faded. Trapped in a mundane life with her dull, pedantic husband, Hedda finds herself suffocated by her new reality. Upon settling into her home in Christiania, she learns that Thea Elvsted, an old schoolmate she both envied and despised, has left her marriage to pursue a life with Eilert Lövborg—a former lover of Hedda’s who is striving to rise above a troubled past marked by debauchery and alcoholism through a groundbreaking philosophical work. Meanwhile, Judge Brack, another figure from Hedda...

Fueled by the perceived betrayal of Denmark by his Norwegian homeland during the Prussian invasion, Ibsen crafted Brand as a powerful critique of human complacency and mental rigidity. Written during his self-imposed exile in Italy, Ibsen wrestled with the provincial attitudes of his fellow countrymen, but the abandonment of Denmark transformed in his mind into a tragedy that eclipsed his own personal struggles. The play features Brand, a priest who steadfastly refuses to compromise, often at the expense of those around him, driven by ideals that prove unattainable. With a memorable cast of ...

The Wild Duck (1884), originally titled Vildanden in Norwegian, is widely regarded as Henrik Ibsens masterpiece, showcasing his unparalleled complexity in storytelling. The play follows Gregers Werle, a young man who returns to his hometown after years away, reuniting with his childhood friend, Hjalmar Ekdal. As the narrative unfolds, Gregers uncovers the hidden truths lurking beneath the surface of the Ekdal familys seemingly happy life. He becomes obsessed with revealing these secrets—truths that include his fathers scandalous past, a wrongful conviction of another man due to his fathers ...

Halvard Solness is a master architect who has relentlessly climbed the ranks of his profession, often at the expense of those around him. Despite his ruthless pursuit of success, his conscience remains a heavy burden, haunted by guilt over his past decisions. Living in a state of torment, he grapples with fears of madness and the unsettling notion that he may have unwittingly allied himself with dark forces to achieve his status. His devoted wife and troubled mistress navigate their own struggles while trying to support him in his fragile condition. The arrival of the enigmatic Hilda Wangel, a...

In Ibsens captivating drama, we meet Ellida Wangel, a woman trapped in the expectations of her roles as a wife and stepmother to her husbands two daughters, Hilde and Bolette. A decade ago, she made a promise to marry another man, and on a sultry summer day, he reappears, stirring her long-buried desires. Faced with the choice between the stability of her life with Dr. Wangel and the alluring call of the sea, Ellida must confront her deepest yearnings. Will she embrace the safety of her current life or surrender to the siren song of her past? (Summary by Elizabeth Klett) Cast Dr. Wangel Bruce ...

Delve into the intricate world of Henrik Ibsens John Gabriel Borkman, the penultimate play from the renowned Norwegian playwright, penned in 1896. The Borkman family has seen their fortunes crumble following John Gabriels imprisonment for misusing investor funds during his tenure as a bank manager. Set eight years after his release, the play unfolds a gripping drama as John Gabriel, his estranged wife Mrs. Borkman, and her sister Ella Rentheim engage in a fierce struggle for the future of young Erhart Borkman. While this work continues Ibsens exploration of naturalism and social critique, its ...

In one of Ibsen’s most profound late-period plays, alongside classics like “The Master Builder” and “John Gabriel Borkman,” “Little Eyolf” delves into the life of Albert Allmers, a writer torn between his desire for literary immortality and the love for his handicapped son, Eyolf. Rita Allmers, his devoted wife, is consumed by an obsessive love for Albert, resenting any rival, be it Eyolf, Alberts literary aspirations, or his devoted sister Asta. The tragic death of Little Eyolf, possibly at the hands of the enigmatic Rat-Wife, sets off a psychological storm among the three ...

Hedda Gabler is a gripping four-act play penned by the renowned Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen, first brought to life on stage in Munich in 1891. This powerful drama delves into the tumultuous life of its title character, Hedda, the daughter of a general, who finds herself ensnared in an unwanted marriage and a stifling home. (summary adapted from Wikipedia)