Nora: A Doll’s House

by Stef Smith

directed by Jan Rae

presented by The Dulwich Players

Nora is the perfect wife and mother. She is dutiful, beautiful and everything is always in its right place. But when a secret from her past comes back to haunt her, her life rapidly unravels. Over the course of three days, Nora must fight to protect herself and her family or risk losing everything.

Ibsen’s portrayal of womanhood caused outrage when it was first performed in 1879. This new production reimagines and reframes the drama in three different time periods. The fight for women’s suffrage, the swinging sixties and modern day intertwine in this poetic play that asks how far have we really come in the past 100 years?

This Amateur production of Nora: A Doll’s House is presented by arrangement with Nick Hern Books.

Press for previous productions

‘What a fab fun show! A fabulous performance from the cast and a great script make for a brilliant evening!’ Theatre Reviews on Jo And Sam Find Themselves In Woking

‘The charm, warmth and chemistry between the actors themselves under the expert direction of Katherine Reilly makes the whole thing an utterly beguiling delight.’  The Peg on Jo And Sam Find Themselves In Woking

‘An altogether admirable hour of theatre, both inspirational and engaging.’  London Pub Theatres on Empty in Angel

‘Informative, entertaining and awesome… A must see! Thrifty Theatre on Empty in Angel

‘This quirky new show is a joy to watch. The actors’ presence and chemistry is delightful and the ending really puts a smile on your face.’ Theatre and Other Things on Jo And Sam Find Themselves In Woking

‘An array of characters all nimbly and brilliantly played… The script is clever and fast-paced with flashes of razor-sharp comedy.’ Camden New Journal on Empty in Angel

Nora: A Doll’s House

Written by Stef Smith

Creative Team

Directed by Jan Rae                                         

Assistant Director: Tracy Brook

Choreography: Chloe Penfold

Lighting Designer:  Matt Owen

Sound Designer:  Nick Duquemin               

Costume:  Judy Douglas

Stage Manager: Elizabeth Holden

ASM: Elise Sorenson

Publicity Design: Chloe Penfold, Emily Lamm

Presented by The Dulwich Players

Nora (2018): Charlotte Holmes
Nora (1968): Bethan Coulbeck
Nora (1918): Leo Mcnabb
Thomas: Mark Kelleher
Christine (2018): Phoebe Morgan
Christine (1968): Kate Boydell
Christine (1918): Rebecca Dallaway
Nathan: Peter Tilly
Daniel: George Brooke-Smith

 

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