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Where Ibsen’s plays ... Read More ›

Originally written by Ibsen in Norway in 1893, the text of Hedda Gabler includes a variety of terms that may be unfamiliar. This glossary serves as a quick reference to many of the European ... Read More ›

In the weeks leading up to first rehearsal, we asked the cast and director of Hedda Gabler how the play—written in 1890 and with a continuous presence on stages ever since—was still resonating with them ... Read More ›

Throughout Port Authority, the characters refer to a wide variety of drinks–some of which are more recognizable than others. Here’s a quick primer on the drinks these men consume in Dublin. Take ... Read More ›

After a decade of praise for creating a modern style of drama, Ibsen found himself in a situation that would ultimately lead to the creation of arguably his greatest work, Hedda Gabler.

Ibsen had become, at ... Read More ›

Throughout Port Authority, the characters use several terms that, unless you grew up in Dublin, may be unfamiliar to you. Here’s a quick reference guide to Irish slang used in the production. Learn ... Read More ›

Henrik Ibsen is famously known as the Father of Modern Drama, and it is worth recognizing how literal an assessment that is.

The Norwegian playwright was not merely one of a wave of new writers to experiment with dramatic form, ... Read More ›

The capital and largest city of the Republic of Ireland, in addition to being the birthplace and home of Conor McPherson, is also where the playwright has set nearly all of his plays.

The characters of Port Authority—Kevin, Dermot and Joe—all reside ... Read More ›

Writers Theatre was founded on a deep passion for the written word on the page, but dramatic storytelling was thriving long before pen first met paper. Homer’s Iliad, widely considered the oldest surviving ... Read More ›

Our From Page to Stage series, now in its 9th year, once again collaborated with North Shore Libraries this fall on a variety of events designed to enhance and enrich appreciation of ... Read More ›