The production is set to begin performances at the Duke Of York’s Theatre from the 6th of February.
As rehearsals get under way for the West End production of Ibsen’s An Enemy of the People, directed by Thomas Ostermeier, a first image from the rehearsal room has been released to celebrate the beginning of this period.
The cast for this reimagining of Henrik Ibsen’s play, which was originally produced at Schaubühne Berlin, is led by Matt Smith as Dr Stockmann and is joined by: Jessica Brown Findlay (Katharina Stockmann), Priyanga Burford (Aslaksen), Zachary Hart (Billing), Paul Hilton (Peter Stockmann), Nigel Lindsay (Morten Kiil), and Shubham Saraf
(Hovstad).
This production marks the West End debut of Thomas Ostermeier, resident director and member of the Artistic Direction of the Schaubühne Berlin. His other productions include: Death in Venice, The Little Foxes – audience award of the Theatergemeinde Berlin, Richard III – Premio della Critica Teatrale, Bella Figura, Professor Bernhardi, Returning to Reims and History of Violence. Talking about beginning rehearsals he said: “It’s a privilege to be starting rehearsals in the West End for the first
time with a cast of this calibre, joining Matt Smith as Thomas Stockmann. I look forward to rediscovering the brilliance of Ibsen’s prescient masterpiece with this incredible group of actors aswe build an English language production for London.”
When Dr Stockmann makes an unbelievable discovery about the healing waters in his local baths, he holds the future of the town in his hands, but those with everything to lose refuse to accept his word. As the battle goes beyond contaminated water, barriers are broken in this contemporary
production as Ostermeier shows us why this perennial classic will be relevant forever.
This production has been adapted by Ostermeier and Florian Borchmeyer, with set design by Jan Pappelbaum, costume design by Natasha Jenkins, lighting design by Urs Schonebaum and sound design by Ben & Max Ringham.
An Enemy of the People will play at the Duke of York’s Theatre from the 6th February until the 6th April. To book tickets visit London Theatre Direct or London Box Office.