A dying man's last erection—architecturally speaking, of course. Ibsen goes psycho.
Through talent and hard work, Halvard Solness has achieved no small measure of fame and fortune. But the unexpected return of Hilde Wangel to his life threatens to shake the foundations of his success. ATC On Stage|On Screen presents one of Ibsen’s most fascinating and enigmatic works in a new hybrid of theatre and film. In this high quality studio adaptation of The Master Builder, a successful builder and property developer has his creative flame reignited by a young woman from his past, with dramatic consequences. Ibsen specialist and ATC Artistic Director Colin McColl presents a magnificent work from a master playwright, in an innovative post-COVID-19 format.
Acting
Grainger's Solness: every tic screams midlife rot.
Production
COVID-era hybrid format actually suits the play's isolation.
Director
Colin McColl
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Ibsen wrote this in 1892 after his own career crisis; critics call it his most autobiographical and self-loathing work. The 'Master Builder' was him.
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