Henrik Ibsen's twisted heroine Hedda Gabler is once again at a London stage, but this time in a new version by one of the writers behind E4’s hit series ‘Skins’.
Carrie Cracknell will direct ‘Hedda’, Lucy Kirkwood’s sparkling new adaptation of Ibsen’s masterpiece in a version for the 21st Century. Hedda exists in a world of endless choices, where each person strives to create their own life-narrative. Yet she seems unable to create any meaningful purpose for her own existence. Hedda, still mourning for the father she adored, returns from a six-month honeymoon with a man that she no longer loves. The only way she can find passion and excitement is through the wilful damage of others. Trapped, dangerous and caught between the three men in her life; something in the end must give.
Playwright Lucy Kirkwood finished her English literature degree at the University of Edinburgh in 2007. Her writing credits include most recently ‘Tinderbox’ at the Bush Theatre and ‘Skins’ for E4.
‘Hedda’
By Henrik Ibsen
21 August - 27 September (no performances 23 and 25 August)
The Gate Theatre
11 Pembridge Road,
London, W11 3HQ
Nearest Tube: Notting Hill Gate
Tickets: £16. Concessions: £11 for students, over 60s, Equity members, unwaged (subject to availability). Available by telephone 020 7229 0706 or online, click here.