REHEARSALS of the of the masterpiece Hedda Gabler by Henrik Ibsen are well underway ahead of the production playing at the Maleny Playhouse from 18-27 October. Directed by Kathryn Barnes, Hedda Gabler portrays the psychological turmoil of the main character, Hedda as she enters marriage.
Kathryn said she was drawn to direct the play because Ibsen was a driving force for revolutionary realism in theatre, rather than the previous focus on romanticism. “Ibsen portrayed women as they were, not as society wanted them to be,” Ms Barnes said.
“This was not well received at the time and Hedda Gabler and one of Ibsen’s other classics, A Doll’s House, were highly controversial when first performed.”
Hedda Gabler wants it all – a life of prestige, power and status in the 19th century. This play explores themes of power, control, and societal expectations, with Hedda often seen as a complex and manipulative character.
Throughout the play, she struggles to break free from the confines of her life and exert control over those around her. Tickets on sale now, more information www.malenyplayers.org/.