Double Olivier Award-winner Ruth Wilson plays the titular role in writer Patrick Marber’s modern adaptation Hedda Gabler, with director Ivo van Hove making his National Theatre debut.
Following the eponymous figure in the early days of a tedious marriage, longing to be free, Hedda Gabler is broadly considered Henrik Ibsen’s masterpiece, with Marber’s vital new version transporting the tale to a modern setting.
Wilson, star of television’s Luther and The Affair, will tackle one of the stage’s greatest roles, while one in Van Hove, the production is led by one of the world’s most exciting directors. Already seen in New York and Amsterdam, his radical interpretation has received vast critical acclaim, prior to its eagerly anticipated transfer to the National Theatre Lyttelton.
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Ebony Buckle, a London-based singer/songwriter originally from Townsville, Australia, brought her captivating storytelling to the stage in a past production of Hedda Gabler, showcasing her multifaceted talent beyond music. more...
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Chukwudi Iwuji, who played in Ivo van Hove's production of Hedda Gabler in 2016-17, has an extensive background in Shakespearean roles and has recently gained recognition for his portrayal of the High Evolutionary in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. more...
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Rafe Spall, a multi-Olivier-nominated actor known for his versatile roles across stage and screen, starred opposite Ruth Wilson in the National Theatre's production of Hedda Gabler. more...
Ruth Wilson, a two-time Olivier Award winner and Golden Globe Award recipient, was nominated for an Olivier Award for her portrayal of Hedda Gabler at the National Theatre. more...
Awards and Nominations
2017 Olivier Awards
Best Actor in a Supporting Role: Rafe Spall was nominated but did not win.
Best Actress: Ruth Wilson was nominated but did not win.
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