Henrik Ibsen's

Hedda Gabler

In a new version by Patrick Marber

Writer 
Henrik Ibsen
In a new version by 
Patrick Marber

Director
Nick Bagnall

Location
The Linbury Studio 

Dates
Thursday 6 June, 7:15pm
Friday 7 June, 2:15pm
Saturday 8 June, 7:15pm
Monday 10 June, 2:15pm*
Tuesday 11 June, 7:15pm

The running time is to be confirmed. 

*This will be a relaxed performance. Find out more. 

About the show

Just married. Bored already. Hedda longs to be free.

Ibsen’s classic in a version by Patrick Marber. Hedda returns from her honeymoon with new husband George Tesman.

Struggling with her marriage and life devoid of excitement, Hedda strives to find a way to fulfil her desires by manipulating those around her.

This amateur production of “Hedda Gabler (Marber)” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French Ltd. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk  

Recent productions include: Our Lady of Blundellsands, Sweeney ToddThe Conquest of the South PoleRomeo & JulietA Clockwork Orange and The Big I Am – a reimagining of Peer Gynt, all at the Liverpool Everyman; and Edward II at Shakespeare’s Globe.

Previous work includes: The Odyssey: Missing Presumed DeadA Midsummer Night’s DreamThe Electric Hills (Liverpool Everyman); I Am Not Myself These Days(Edinburgh & UK Tour); The Last Days of TroyBritannia Waves the Rules (Royal Exchange, Manchester); Love Labour’s LostThe Two Gentlemen of VeronaHenry VI parts 1, 2 and 3The Death of King ArthurSir Gawain and the Green Knight(Shakespeare’s Globe); A Christmas FairA Midsummer Night’s Dream (Milton Rooms, Malton); Fragile (Belgrade Theatre); Betrayal (Crucible Theatre); A Separate Reality (Royal Court); By Jeeves (Landor); Billy Liar (West Yorkshire Playhouse); Guys and Dolls (Arts Theatre, Cambridge); Entertaining Mr Sloane (Trafalgar Studios); Burning Cars (Hampstead Theatre); Mongoose (Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh); Promises and Lies (Birmingham Rep); Bolthole, ‘Low Dat (The Door, Birmingham Rep); The Ruffian on The Stair (Old Red Lion).

Nick trained at the Guildhall as an actor and has worked extensively in most major theatres in the country. He was formerly joint artistic director of The Milton Rooms. Nick was the Associate Director of the Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse between 2014 and 2019.

Henrik Ibsen was a major 19th-century Norwegian playwright, theatre director, and poet. He is often referred to as “the father of prose drama” and is one of the founders of Modernism in the theatre. His major works include BrandPeer GyntAn Enemy of the PeopleEmperor and GalileanA Doll’s HouseHedda GablerGhostsThe Wild DuckRosmersholm, and The Master Builder.

Patrick Marber was born in London in 1964 and began his career as a writer in 1986. He co-wrote and appeared in a number of radio and television programmes including The Day Today and Knowing Me, Knowing You. In 1995 his first play, Dealer’s Choice, premiered at the National Theatre in a production he also directed. Since then he has written plays and screenplays including After Miss Julie, Closer, Howard Katz, Don Juan in Soho, The Red Lion, Hedda Gabler, Notes on a Scandal and Love You More

Contains strong language and reference to suicide.

Booking

Public booking is now open. Once you have booked a ticket, you will receive an email confirmation. Read up on our latest audience guidelines here.

Members of the industry: secure your complimentary seat by emailing the Box Office on [email protected]

Pricing and concessions 

Tickets cost £14, but we have £7 concessions tickets available to Hammersmith & Fulham residents, schools, students, or people who are over 65, under 18 or are on Job Seeker's Allowance. You'll just need to provide proof of your eligibility when you collect your tickets at the Box Office. We offer a complimentary ticket for carers, to book please call the box office on 020 8834 0500. If you belong to our Pathways Programme or work with any of our Pathways Partners you are entitled to complimentary tickets. Please contact the box office to book.

Accessibility 

If you have any additional requirements, you would like us to be aware of, please contact box office on 020 8834 0500. 

Booking your tickets 

Book your tickets online or by calling our box office on 020 8834 0500. 

Industry booking 

If you're a member of the industry, please email [email protected] to book your tickets. 

Ticket collection for in-person tickets

There is no need to collect tickets. You will be ticked off an attendance list on arrival. 

Refunds 

Unfortunately, all tickets are non-refundable.

Creative Team 

* LAMDA staff member or visiting artist

Director
Nick Bagnall*

Set and Costume Designer 
Finlay Jenner*

Lighting Designer / Production LX
Ronan McKenna

Sound Designer / PSE
Aidan Gibson

Voice Director 
Jeremy Finch*

Cast 

Mrs Elvsted
Ella Boyes

Juliana 
Yanina Clifton

Brack
Crispin Glancy

Lovborg
Brandon Jewell

Hedda
Suzanne van Maurik

Berte
Madeleine Paulson

Tesman
Harry Pritchard

Production Team 

* LAMDA staff member or visiting artist

Stage Manager on the Book
Hayley Bowman*

Assistant Stage Manager 
Cameron Mackenzie

Production Managers
Nic Donithorn*
Steph Siraut*