Hedda Gabler Hedda Gabler Hedda Gabler () is a play written by Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen. Ibsen was present at the world premiere, which took place on 31 January 1891 at the Residenztheater in Munich. It is recognized as a classic of realism, nineteenth century theatre, and world drama. The title character, Hedda, is considered one of the great dramatic roles in theatre. Hedda's married name is Hedda Tesman; Gabler is her maiden name. On the subject of the title, Ibsen wrote: "My intention in giving it this name was to indicate that Hedda as a personality is to be regarded rather
Peer Gynt In 2001, Rogaland Theatre produced an adaptation entitled Peer Gynt-innen?, losely transated as Peer the Gyntess? This was a one-act monologue performed by Marika Enstad. In 2007, St. John's Prep of Danvers, Massachusetts won the MHSDG Festival with their production starring Bo Burnham. In 2008, Theater in the Open in Newburyport, Massachusetts, produced a production of "Peer Gynt" adapted and directed by Paul Wann and the company. Scott Smith, whose great, great grandfather (Ole Bull) was one of the inspirations for the character, was cast as Gynt. In 2009, a DVD was released of Heinz Spoerli's ballet, which he had