FOLLOWING its festive revival of A Christmas Carol, Reading Repertory Theatre is beginning 2023 with a twist.
Reading Rep and queer theatre company A Girl Called Stephen are bringing a brand new spin to Frank Ibsen’s Hedda Gabler.
The production, adapted by Harriet Madeley, explores queer anger and suburban monotony through the eyes of the eponymas Hedda, the daughter of a general who is trapped by unwanted relationships.
As her new husband struggles with academic success, Hedda grapples with former lovers and choices she has thrust upon her.
The production will star Anna Popplewell, best known for playing the role of Susan Pevensie in Disney’s The Chronicles of Narnia franchise, as Hedda in her theatrical debut.
She is joined by Mark Desebrock as George, Ryan Gerald as Brack, Natalie Perera as Thea and Jessica Temple, who is playing Isla.
A Girl Called Stephen’s co-founder and artistic director, Annie Kershaw, is directing, with Amy Watts designing, Jamie Lu on sound design, Murong Li on lighting design.
Costume design will be provided by Fran Levin, and the production will be stage managed by Rose Burston.
The production will be the third in a series celebrating Reading Rep’s 10th anniversary, with a season of five pieces with which the theatre will honour its roots and explore its future and collaborations.
As part of Reading Rep’s tenth anniversary season, 10% of all tickets to Hedda Gabler will be free for those who can’t afford them.
All general tickets are priced under £20 and thirty tickets for each performance during the show’s first week are priced at £5 for under thirties.
For more ninformation or to book tickets, visit: www.readingrep.com
