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Tarragon Theatre remounts last years' huge critical and popular success - An Enemy of the People - but with a decided twist. This years' incarnation stars Laura Condlln in the role of Dr. Stockmann, originally written as a male character.
With the gender switch, key familial relationships change in this English-language rendition of Florian Borchmeyer's and Thomas Ostermeier's celebrated Schaubühne (Berlin) adaptation and production of the Henrik Ibsen classic.
Dr. Stockmann makes the shocking discovery that the town's local baths are contaminated with industrial waste. But to go public with it will spell the end of the town's prosperity. With reputations and relationships at stake, Dr. Stockmann must choose the right course of action. Censored scientists, environmental crises, the pitfalls of democracy and anarchist manifestos - An Enemy of the People is as alive now as it was in 1882.
When Tarragon presented its powerful version last season, it received critical and audience raves.
With other new cast members David Fox, Kyle Mac and Lyon Smith joining returning actors Tom Barnett, Tamara Podemski and Rick Roberts, it promises to be one of the most exciting productions of the theatre season once again.
Tarragon Theatre presents
An Enemy of the People
By Henrik Ibsen
Adapted by Florian Borchmeyer
Originally adapted for the Schaubühne (Berlin)
English translation by Maria Milisavljevic
Toronto staging by Richard Rose
Starring Tom Barnett, Laura Condlln, David Fox, Kyle Mac, Tamara Podemski, Rick Roberts and Lyon Smith
Set and Costume Design by Michelle Tracey
Lighting Design by Jason Hand
Sound Design by Thomas Ryder Payne
Opens October 14 and runs to November 1, 2015 (Previews from October 7)
Tarragon Theatre's Mainspace, 30 Bridgman Avenue, Toronto, M5R 1X3
Tuesday-Saturday at 8pm; Saturday & Sunday at 2:30pm; Wed matinees on Oct 14, 21, 28 at 1:30pm
Tickets can be purchased by calling Tarragon Patron Services at 416.531.1827 or by visiting www.tarragontheatre.com
Regular Tickets range from $28-$60 with discounts for seniors, students, groups and artsworkers.
Rush Tickets: For every performance excluding opening night, specially priced $15 Rush Tickets will be sold (subject to availability) in person at the Box Office two hours before show time.
Follow Tarragon on Twitter @TarragonTheatre for updates on rush ticket availability and special ticket offers.
Photo: Laura Condlln on poster for An Enemy of the People. ©2015.
2015-10-02
Toronto: Tarragon Theatre remounts "An Enemy of the People" with some significant cast changes