Hedda Gabler

Synopsis

Classic drama of a woman consumed by her passions and driven to destroy all she should love. Hedda's recent and unexpected marriage to worthy but dull academic Tesman is threatened when she returns from honeymoon to find that Lovborg, a charismatic but dissolute previous admirer, has reformed his ways and published a best-selling masterpiece. His now-found success now threatens Tesman's own claim to a professorship - which is his only hope of supporting Hedda in the style she demands. Tesman is already in debt to another of Hedda's admirers, the dangerous Judge Brack. But suddenly events seem to put Hedda in a position to control all their destinies. This is a blistering examination of a woman in turmoil.

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80.42.150.86) - 13 April 2005:

Absolutely fantastic! Anyone that could fault any performer obviously didnt appreciate the quality of acting. Hedda was an amazing character - Best did a wonderful portrayal, combining variety of emotions and delivering them superbly. All actors were fabulous, and as an AS theatre student I was (as were my fellow students) inspired by them enormously. The set was very appropriate, and the 'fourth wall' used very effectively by the Judge. Both acts kept the audience focused, making you feel like you were not watching a play but spying on a private family. The suicide at the end was very effective - it still shocked the audience, even though everyone knew what was to come. Amazingly portrayed, one of the best plays I've seen!...

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