Vijand van het volk
Vijand van het volk (Henrik Ibsen, 1882) describes a social crisis and a family crisis. The timeless, wry comedy evokes burning topical echoes of recent environmental scandals close to home and whistle-blower affairs. It mercilessly shows the manipulation machinery behind the scenes of decision-making, and the scheming in the corridors.
Run time tba
Genre Theater
Language Dutch
In Gesprek Fri February 10
Dutch opening night Fri February 10
Vijand van het volk
Doctor Thomas Stockman discovers that the water at the spa in his town is seriously polluted, making visitors fatally ill. In the interest of public health, he wants to publish his findings. He turns to local politicians to intervene.
His brother, Peter Stockman, is the mayor of the city. He has his reservations. Announcing the news has confusing economic consequences for the city. What's more, it leaves the common man footing the bill.
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The clash between a fighting idealist and a pragmatic politician turns into a city war between the right of one and the "common sense" of the masses.
Beneath this conflict for the common good is the competition and personal struggle between two brothers.
IN GESPREK
After the performance, come and think, listen and chat at In Gesprek. We invite a guest to further explore the themes of Vijand van het volk and to exchange experiences. If you have any questions, this is the perfect time to ask them. In Gesprek is free of charge and starts shortly after the performance in one of our foyers, is conducted in Dutch and lasts about half an hour.
CREDITS
text after
Henrik Ibsen
by and with Tom Dewispelaere, Sanne Samina Hanssen, Joeri Happel, Han Kerkhoffs, Lucie Plasschaert, Nico Sturm, Iris Van Cauwenbergh & Stijn Van Opstal-|-
scenography
Stef Stessel
lighting
Frank Hardy
production Toneelhuis