Hedda Gabler

Hedda Gabler, first performed in 1891, is Henrik Ibsen’s gripping psychological portrait of a woman trapped by social convention and personal dissatisfaction. Hedda, recently married and disillusioned, manipulates those around her in a desperate bid for control and significance. Ibsen’s tightly woven drama explores themes of gender roles, power, and existential despair. One of the most complex female characters in theater, Hedda’s struggle for agency and tragic unraveling continue to resonate with modern audiences.