Plumb Theatre, in partnership with Auckland Live, are back and this time to present a captivating production of Lucas Hnath's 2017 play A Doll's House, Part 2.
This powerful, stand-alone drama picks up 15 years after Nora Helmer's dramatic exit at the end of Henrik Ibsen's 'A Doll's House.' When Nora returns, she discovers that her husband, Torvald, never finalized their divorce, putting her in danger. As she faces potential prosecution and imprisonment, Nora must confront her past, her estranged husband, the nanny Anne-Marie, and her now-adult daughter, Emmy. After becoming a symbol of feminist rebeillion and a literary legend, Nora has returned - and she is determined to be heard.
Starring the remarkable Laura Hill (known for her roles in Shortland Street and The Brokenwood Mysteries) alongside the talented Stephen Butterworth (Cowboy Bebop, Spartacus) and a diverse cast, this production delves into themes of identity, freedom, and societal expectations with gripping intensity. Get ready for a captivating theatrical experience.
No prior knowledge of Henrik Ibsen's A Doll's House is needed.