Hedda Gabler
Hedda Gabler
A tale of ambition, manipulation, and the desperate search for freedom, Hedda Gabler remains one of theatre’s most compelling portrayals of a woman struggling against the confines of her world. Caught between society’s rigid expectations and her own restless desires, Hedda burns with intelligence, wit, and longing. Yet, in a world that denies her agency, her brilliance becomes both her weapon and her undoing.
Suffocated by the quiet tyranny of convention, Hedda finds herself bound to a life too small for her spirit, a marriage that stifles her, a home that feels like a cage, and a society that refuses to let her breathe. Her sharp mind and hunger for control drive her to play dangerous games with the people around her, testing the limits of power, love, and self-destruction.
In Barefaced Theatre’s bold new adaptation, Henrik Ibsen’s iconic heroine is brought vividly to life for a modern audience. With striking performances and a raw, contemporary edge, this production exposes the timeless relevance of Hedda’s struggle, the cost of freedom, the complexity of desire, and the peril of a woman forced to live within walls too narrow for her fire.
Age suggestion is 15+ with the following warnings:
Suicide and self-harm; Firearms and gun violence; Manipulation and psychological abuse.