The Wild Duck
Dramaturgical introduction + discussion after the performance
Subtitles in English language
One of the most important playwrights of modern European theatre deals with the theme of illusion and truth in The Wild Duck, a play from 1884. At the centre of the story stands the Ekdal family, whose life is interwoven with secrets, lies, and self-deception. The young idealist Gregers Werle decides to uncover the family’s hidden past and, in his unbridled pride, believes that he will bring purification and freedom to everyone. However, his efforts to reveal the truth trigger a series of events that profoundly affect the fates of all involved. The Wild Duck is a timeless drama that also explores the fragility of human relationships. Ibsen asks whether it is possible to live in truth without losing the ability to dream.
Author: Henrik Ibsen
Translation: Karolína Stehlíková
Direction and adaptation: Jan Frič
Dramaturgy and adaptation: Marta Ljubková
Set design: Dragan Stojčevski
Costumes: Marek Cpin
Music: Jakub Kudláč
Lighting design: Jan Hugo Hejzlar
Video: Dominik Žižka
Sound design: David Herzig
Dramaturgical collaboration: Barbara Gregorová
Expert collaboration: Jitka Vrbková
Assistant to Hana Bartoňová: Dominika Grešová
Vocal coaching: Petr Svozílek
Assistant director: Adam Milka
Assistant dramaturg: Samuel Špilar