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By
Henrik Ibsen -
In a version by
Christopher Hampton -
Directed by
Melanie Luckman
Henrik Ibsen’s 1879 ground-breaking, realist classic A Doll’s House (in a translation by Christopher Hampton, The Father) centres on an ordinary family—Torvald Helmer, a bank lawyer, his wife, Nora, and their children. Torvald supposes himself the ethical member of the family, while his wife assumes the role of the pretty and irresponsible little woman.
In this enduringly powerful drama, through an intricate story of reputations, secrets, love, and betrayal, Nora finds her way out of the “doll’s house” constructed by a restrictive society, ready to discover who she really is.
Famous for “the door slam heard around the world”, A Doll’s House stands as one of the most important plays in the theatrical canon.
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Key Dates
- 7:30pm, Friday, 11 October 2024: Accessibly Priced Preview
- 7:30pm, Saturday, 12 October 2024: Opening night
- 6:30pm, Tuesday, 15 October 2024: Forum - a special performance where audiences get to ask cast and crew questions after the show
- 7:30pm, Saturday, 19 October 2024: New Zealand Actors Benevolent Fund 'bucket drive'
- 6:30pm, Thursday 31 October 2024: NZSL Interpreted Performance
- 2pm, Saturday, 2 November 2024: Matinee
- 2pm, Saturday 9 November 2024: Backstage Tour
- 7:30pm, Saturday, 9 November 2024: Closing night
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Tickets
Earlybird** Standard Adult $55 $65 Senior (65+) $55 $59 Friends of The Court Theatre $55 $55 Group (10+) 10% Discount* Child (under 18) $33 Community Services, Student ID or Hāpai Access cardholders $39 *Applies to Standard Adult, Friends, Child and Senior price tickets
** Early bird price is only valid for the first two weeks of the show’s season – Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Matinees only. Early bird ticket sales close on the opening night of the show. -
Backstage Tour
Step behind the scenes at The Court Theatre to explore a world of theatrical magic!
Everything happens on site here at our Addington Shed, from the creation of grand sets out in our workshop, to the crafting of astounding costumes you've seen in productions like Something Rotten!.
A member of our Court Theatre team will host your tour, sharing stories of past productions and giving you a real taste of what goes on behind the scenes at the South Island's largest theatre company.
The backstage tour for A Doll's House will be held at 2pm on 9 November 2024. Book your tickets here.