Rosmersholm
One of the playwright’s darkest and most complex plays
Directed by Eirik Stubø
Rosmersholm is a parsonage where Johannes Rosmer and Rebecca West live in a vacuum after the suicide of Johannes’ wife. When the silence is finally broken, uncontrolled forces are set in motion – leading along an unparalleled path to destruction.
The final version of Rosmersholm appeared in 1886. Some of the critics gave the play a negative reception, and it has not been performed often. Nevertheless, Rosmersholm remains as one of Ibsen’s most intriguing dramas, with some of his most fascinating characters in the roles.
In recent years the retiring Artistic Director, Eirik Stubø has distinguished himself as a leading producer of Ibsen. Hedda Gabler and The Wild Duck attracted international attention and acclaim. After a guest performance in New York, The Wild Duck was nominated as one of the ten best theatre productions of the year by New York Magazine, and was highly praised by the New York Times. Eirik Stubø received the American OBIE award for his direction of The Wild Duck in April 2007.
Cast: Eindride Eidsvold (Johannes Rosmer), Petronella Barker (Rebekka West), Bjørn Floberg (Rektor Kroll), Kai Remlov (Ulrik Brendel), Ole Johan Skjelbred (Peder Mortensgård) Frøydis Armand (Madam Helseth). Director: Eirik Stubø. Stage design and Costumes: Kari Gravklev. Lighting design: Ellen Ruge. Masks: Greta Bremseth. Dramaturg: Oda Radoor. Director’s assistant: Mari Vatne Kjelstadli.