by TANIKA GUPTA
directed by HETTIE MACDONALD
inspired by Henrik Ibsen’s HEDDA GABLER
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Finally, I’m being brave.
London, 1948. The war is over, India is newly independent, and Hedda Gabler has retired: early, elegantly, and with secrets. Once a Hollywood star, now the wife of rising British film director George Tesman, Hedda lives in Chelsea, hiding behind drawn curtains. But the past is beginning to stir.
Her husband is asking questions. An old colleague has written a screenplay that cuts too close to the truth. And there’s a powerful producer in town: and he never takes no for an answer.
Inspired by the story of Anglo-Indian screen legend Merle Oberon, Hedda is a bold new version of Henrik Ibsen’s classic drama about blackmail, secrecy and power.
Tanika Gupta’s recent plays include Tupperware of Ashes (National Theatre), The Empress (RSC) and Lions and Tigers (Shakespeare’s Globe). BAFTA-winning director Hettie Macdonald (Normal People, Howards End) returns to theatre to direct Pearl Chanda (I May Destroy You, War of the Worlds, See How They Run) in the title role.
★★★★★
"A must-see revival of a classic."
What's On Stage
★★★★★
"A dazzlingly conceived and executed production.”
The Arts Desk
★★★★★
“Outstanding. Consummately acted and savagely insightful.”
View From The Gods
★★★★★
"A compelling exploration of identity, secrecy, and power that lingers long after the lights fade."
The Recs
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"Astute, illuminating and timely.”
Financial Times
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“Fast-paced and gripping.”
The Reviews Hub
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"A Hedda Gabler for the ages.”
All That Dazzles
★★★★
"Eloquent, clever and deeply meaningful.”
Broadway World
★★★★
"Memorable and timely."
Time Out
Cast
Joe Bannister
George Tesman
Bebe Cave
Alice Smith
Pearl Chanda
Hedda Gabler
Rina Fatania
Shona
Caroline Harker
Aunt Julia
Jake Mann
Leonard
Milo Twomey
John Brack
Creative Team
Tanika Gupta
Writer
Hettie Macdonald
Director
Simon Kenny
Set Designer
Sheena Napier
Costume Designer
Ben Ormerod
Lighting Designer
Pouya Ehsaei
Sound Designer and Composer
Helena Palmer CDG
Casting Director
RC Annie
Fight Director
Tara Jamora Oppen
Assistant Director
Cieranne Kennedy-Bell
Costume Supervisor
Sean Laing
Production Manager
Thomas Manly
Deputy Stage Manager
Irene Saviozzi
Assistant Stage Manager