Henrik Ibsen A Doll's House


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A Doll’s House by Henrik Ibsen, translated from the Norwegian by Michael Meyer   First performed at the Royal Theatre, Copenhagen, on 21 December 1879, the message of this play - that marriage is not sacrosanct, that man's authority in his home should not go unchallenged and that the prime duty of anyone is to find out who he or she really is and to become that person - is almost as explosive today as it was just over 100 years ago. Torvald Helmer: Ian McKellen Nora, his wife: Susan Fleetwood Mrs Linde: .Sheila Reid Nils Krogstad: David Buck Dr Rank: Michael Gough Anne-Marie, the nanny: Joan Matheson Helen, a maid: Josie Kidd Directed by John Tydeman First broadcast: 20 December 1979 20:00 on BBC Radio 3   This new production of Ibsen's play celebrates the centenary of its world premiere at the Royal Theatre, Copenhagen, on 21 December 1879. Its message that marriage is not sacrosanct, that man's authority in his home should not go un-challenged, and that the prime duty of anyone is to find out who he or she really is and to become that person, is almost as explosive today as it was a hundred years ago.

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.