A DOLL'S HOUSE

About the show

A Doll's House, in Anna Balslev's staging, is a production about the demands that a modern human places on love and passion, truth and freedom, and about a woman who becomes a human being, with all the suffering and doubt entails. Henrik Ibsen's masterpiece premiered in Copenhagen in 1879 and immediately caused a scandal, as the mere idea of a woman leaving her husband and children was provocative and morally offensive to the society of the time. Nora's story remains iconic as a symbol of all human beings' longing for the freedom to take control of their own lives and destinies. Nora is married to Helmer, who is about to assume his new position as bank director. He stands on the brink of reaching the top of his career and society’s ranks, bringing Nora along with him. But Nora has a secret that could shatter Helmer's dreams of honor and respectability. When the pressure mounts, and the secrets are revealed, are we willing to sacrifice ourselves for those we love? A Doll's House marks Anna Balslev's directorial debut at the Royal Danish Theatre. Together with a strong cast of young actors, she creates a visually striking and sensory production.