October 19th | 19:00 – I.L. Caragiale National Theatre Bucharest, Atelier Hall
A devoted wife and a perfect mother, Nora has lived all her life in a male-dominated society, with each man trying to control her in his own way. All until Nora realises she can no longer live this way and, after undergoing a crucial self-awareness process, she leaves her home to rediscover her identity and find dignity in a male-dominated world.
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By: Henrik Ibsen
Translated by: Radu Polizu-Micșunești, Florin Murgescu și Chris Simion-Mercurian
Cast:
Nora: Irina Movilă
Torvald Helmer: Ioan Andrei Ionescu
Lawyer Krogstad: Șerban Pavlu
Christine Linde: Amalia Ciolan
Doctor Rank: Mihai Munteniţă
Children / Doctors: Bianca Marinescu, Geo Vișan, Robert Herea
Adapted and directed by: Chris Simion-Mercurian
Set design: Maria Miu
Choreography: Ioana Marchidan
Original music: Călin Țopa
Light design: Alin Popa
Sound design: Dorel Sidorof
Producers: I.L. Caragiale National Theatre Bucharest and “Grivița 53” Cultural Association
Duration: 2h
Performance in Romanian with English surtitles
Although written almost 150 years ago, it still holds the power of a manifesto, and Henrik Ibsen is by far a modern and irreplaceable playwright. Nora is not only a story about an abusive love affair, but also an axiomatic proof that humans need lies in order to live. Bur for how long? Is there a limit to that? Who sets the limit? Is it society? Is it the prejudices? The need for truth? Behind it all, what Ibsen wrote there is a the guidance or support for those in need to improve themselves and to become aware of their own identity as individuals. All human beings have the power to decide for themselves and are responsible for everything that befalls them during their lifetime. Humans are above society and have the freedom to fight for their own salvation. Nora is an iconic text that enabled me to build a highly fragile, special, vulnerable, topical universe.” (Chris Simion-Mercurian)
Photo: Florin Ghioca
