The play concerns the fate of a married woman, who, at the time in Norway, lacked reasonable opportunities for self-fulfillment in a male-dominated world. Despite the fact that Ibsen denied it was his intent to write a feminist play, it was a great sensation at the time and caused a 'storm of outraged controversy' that went beyond the theater to the world of newspapers and society.
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Dr. Thomas Stockmann, a man of science and integrity, believes he's struck gold. His discovery about the town's famed spa – the lifeblood of the community – will ensure their health and prosperity. But when he unveils the truth, a truth that threatens their precious livelihood, the townsfolk turn on him with a vengeance. Is Dr. Stockmann a hero exposing a dangerous secret, or a pariah jeopardizing their way of life? Find out in Henrik Ibsen's scathing social commentary, 'An Enemy of the People.' Listen now and discover the price of truth when it clashes with comfort and profit.
Published in 1879, this play was a bombshell, exposing the tragic hypocrisy of Victorian middle class marriage. The play is significant for the way it deals with the fate of a married woman, who at the time in Norway lacked reasonable opportunities for self-fulfillment in a male-dominated world. - A wife was almost literally a bird in a cage for display by the husband. Note that this is a solo reading of the entire play by one person.
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.
With its timeless themes, Hedda Gabler is one of the most powerful and thought-provoking plays of all time. This edition is based on the 1907 translation by William Archer (1856–1924) and Edmund Gosse (1849–1928).
A Doll's House by Henrik Ibsen is a three-act play written by Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen. It premiered at the Royal Theatre in Copenhagen, Denmark, on 21 December 1879, having been published earlier that month. The play is set in a Norwegian town circa 1879.
Synopsis:
The play opens at Christmas time as Nora Helmer enters her home carrying many packages. Nora's husband Torvald is working in his study when she arrives. He playfully rebukes her for spending so much money on Christmas gifts, calling her his 'little squirrel.' He teases her about how the previous year she had spent weeks making gifts and ornaments by hand because money was scarce. This year Torvald is due a promotion at the bank where he works, so Nora feels that they can let themselves go a little. The maid announces two visitors: Mrs. Kristine Linde, an old friend of Nora's, who has come seeking employment; and Dr. Rank, a close friend of the family, who is let into the study. Kristine has had a difficult few years, ever since her husband died leaving her with no money or children.
Nora says that things have not been easy for them either: Torvald became sick, and they had to travel to Italy so he could recover. Kristine explains that when her mother was ill she had to take care of her brothers, but now that they are grown she feels her life is 'unspeakably empty.' Nora promises to talk to Torvald about finding her a job. Kristine gently tells Nora that she is like a child. Nora is offended, so she tells her that she got money from 'some admirer' so they could travel to Italy to improve Torvald's health.
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Bored and trapped in a loveless marriage, Hedda Gabler yearns for freedom and a life of meaning. When an old flame re-enters her life with a groundbreaking invention, a spark of hope ignites. But Hedda is a player in a game of her own making, and the choices she sets in motion spiral into a web of manipulation, desire, and ultimately, tragedy. Will Hedda find the liberation she craves, or will she become forever caged by the consequences of her actions? Dive into Ibsen's timeless masterpiece and discover the captivating tale of a woman who dared to defy convention, but paid a devastating price.
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Unveil the dark secrets lurking within a wealthy family. 'Ghosts,' a haunting tale by Henrik Ibsen, follows the captivating Mrs. Alving as she grapples with a web of lies spun by her deceased husband. Her son Oswald returns home, blissfully unaware of the legacy of hypocrisy that taints their name. As chilling truths surface, a shocking revelation about a hidden family member emerges. Will the weight of the past destroy their fragile present? Listen to 'Ghosts' and discover the price of deceit in a family consumed by shadows.
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Nora Helmer. Wife, mother, everything society expects. But beneath the perfect facade lies a chilling secret. A desperate act to save her husband, a web of deceit, and a truth threatening to shatter their world. As the shadows lengthen, Nora is forced to confront a horrifying reality: the life she has built is a beautiful cage. Will she remain the dutiful doll, or will she fight for a freedom she never dared to dream of? Witness the shattering of a dollhouse in Henrik Ibsen's A Doll's House, a timeless tale of betrayal, societal constraints, and the fight for one's true self.
A Doll's House is a three-act play in prose by Henrik Ibsen.
The play is significant for its critical attitude toward 19th-century marriage norms. It aroused great controversy at the time, as it concludes with the protagonist, Nora, leaving her husband and children because she wants to discover herself. Ibsen was inspired by the belief that 'a woman cannot be herself in modern society,' since it is 'an exclusively male society, with laws made by men and with prosecutors and judges who assess feminine conduct from a masculine standpoint.' Its ideas can also be seen as having a wider application: Michael Meyer argued that the play's theme is not women's rights, but rather 'the need of every individual to find out the kind of person he or she really is and to strive to become that person.'
In a speech given to the Norwegian Association for Women's Rights in 1898, Ibsen insisted that he 'must disclaim the honor of having consciously worked for the women's rights movement,' since he wrote 'without any conscious thought of making propaganda,' his task having been 'the description of humanity.'
In 2006, the centennial of Ibsen's death, A Doll's House held the distinction of being the world's most performed play for that year. UNESCO has inscribed Ibsen's autographed manuscripts of A Doll's House on the Memory of the World Register in 2001, in recognition of their historical value.
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The late master filmmaker Ingmar Bergman streamlined Ibsen's A Doll's House to expose the contemporary heart of the 19th century masterpiece. Taut with suspense, this critically-acclaimed adaptation 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, and she begins a perilous journey to find her way out.
Recorded before a live audience at the Doubletree Guest Suites, Santa Monica, CA, in 1997.
Adapted by Ingmar Bergman
Translated by Frederick J. Marker and Lise-Lone Marker
Director: Steve Albrezzi
Producing Director: Susan Albert Loewenberg
David Dukes as Torvald Helmer
Robert Foxworth as Dr. Rank
Natalija Nogulich as Mrs. Linde
Linda Purl as Nora
John Vickery as Nils Krogstad
Radio production and music arrangements by Raymond Guarna
Foley Artist: Amy Strong
In Henrik Ibsen's play 'Little Eyolf' we meet Alfred Allmer and his wife Rita, whose marriage and relationship has been strained ever since their son, Eyolf, fell from a table as an infant and became lame. Alfred has been burying himself in work, writing his philosophical thesis on 'human responsibility’. Meanwhile, Rita still feels a lot of desire towards Alfred and is jealous of everyone who comes near him. But when little Eyolf is lured away by the Rat-Wife and drowns in a lake, the couple must learn how to be husband and wife all over again.
Master Builder Halvard Solness is an ageing architect who has not achieved what he wanted, neither in art nor in love. He fears and bullies his juniors, and thinks he is going mad. His wife and mistress try to care for him as best they can, without themselves getting hurt in return. The situation is further fraught by the arrival of young and seductive Hilda Wangel, who also plays a part in Ibsen's previous drama 'The Lady from the Sea.'
