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Donmar Warehouse
(1st Aug 96 - 31st Aug 96)
Review by Darren Dalglish
5th Aug 96
English Touring Theatre production of Henrik Ibsen's 'Hedda Gabler' is a delight . Directed by Stephen Unwin it tells the story of a woman who is searching for identity and independence. She wants to be her own women to enjoy the freedom of life and not to be ruled by anyone. But she still does not want the scandal that goes with it. She loves an alcoholic, but because of the scandal she ends the relationship and marries another man who is not so well to do and is boring. But he promises her a high lifestyle as soon as he gets his fellowship.
The play focuses on Hedda's manipulation of people and her mood swings. She is a very dangerous character in deed but one cannot help but have sympathy for her .
There is a powerful performance by Alexandra Gilgreath who plays Hedda. She plays the part almost to perfection with the look and feel of a woman tormented and a voice so condescending and sarcastic .
The sets are beautifully designed by Pamela Howard, giving the room a nice 19th century look, and in the Donmar Warehouse because it is so small you feel you are in the time period yourself.
(Darren Dalglish)
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