Mr & Mrs Helmer are the iconic power couple. They excel at work, staying on top, socialising. They excel at excelling. But as his autobiography rolls out around Christmas-time, it seems there are a few things that Mr. Helmer may not have mentioned in the foreword.
Working with some of the UK's leading Mental Health charities, the company use verbatim interviews and emotive choreography to rocket Ibsen's famous tale into a hugely relevant re-telling for modern audiences. Exploring stigmas around gender and mental health, this artful adaptation focuses on the impossible idolisation of one 'perfect' woman, by a man who walks with weights around his ankles.
Theatrical Niche return to Stantonbury Theatre after acclaimed performances of Lady Windermere’s Fan, Metamorphosis and Dr Faustus.
“Strong, dynamic… a true pleasure to watch” Female Arts on Dr Faustus
Tickets £15
Concessions £13
Schools £10
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