Hedda Gabler

Hedda Gabler at The Duke of York's Theatre, St Martins Lane, London
Previews from 19 May 2005. Opens 27 May 2005
Mondays to Saturdays at 7.30pm, Wednesdays and Saturdays at 2.30pm
Tickets £10.00 to £39.50
Box Office: 0870 060 6623

Arriving home after an extended honeymoon Hedda Gabler struggles with an existence that is, for her, devoid of excitement and enchantment. Filled with a passion for life that cannot be confined by her marriage or 'perfect home', Hedda strives to find a way to fulfil her desires by manipulating those around her

Following a sell out season at the Almeida Theatre, this critically acclaimed production of Hedda Gabler transfers to London's Duke of York's Theatre for a strictly limited from 19 May 2005.

Richard Eyre directs his new version of Ibsen's Hedda Gabler. Richard was Director of the National Theatre from 1988 - 1997. His more recent work includes his award-winning production of The Crucible on Broadway, Nicholas Wright's Vincent In Brixton at the National Theatre and in the West End, and the film Stage Beauty.

Eve Best plays Hedda Gabler. Eve's theatre work includes Howard Davies' production of Mourning Becomes Electra, for which she won the Critics Circle Best Actress Award. She has also appeared in the National Theatre's The Coast of Utopia, The Cherry Orchard and as Masha in Katie Mitchell's production of The Three Sisters.

Full website coming soon....