London, 1948. The war is over, India is newly independent, and Hedda Gabler has retired: early, elegantly, and with secrets. Once a Hollywood star, now the wife of rising British film director George Tesman, Hedda lives in Chelsea, hiding behind drawn curtains. But the past is beginning to stir.
Her husband is asking questions. An old colleague has written a screenplay that cuts too close to the truth. And there’s a powerful producer in town: and he never takes no for an answer.
Inspired by the story of Anglo-Indian screen legend Merle Oberon, Hedda is a bold new version of Henrik Ibsen’s classic drama about blackmail, secrecy and power.
World Premiere at Orange Tree Theatre, Richmond, October 2025
★★★★★
“A must-see revival of a classic.”
What’s On Stage
★★★★★
“A dazzlingly conceived and executed production.”
The Arts Desk
★★★★★
“Outstanding. Consummately acted and savagely insightful.”
View From The Gods
★★★★★
“A compelling exploration of identity, secrecy, and power that lingers long after the lights fade.”
The Recs
★★★★
“Astute, illuminating and timely.”
Financial Times
★★★★
“Fast-paced and gripping.”
The Reviews Hub
★★★★
“A Hedda Gabler for the ages.”
All That Dazzles
★★★★
“Eloquent, clever and deeply meaningful.”
Broadway World
★★★★
“Memorable and timely.”
Time Out
