The Master Builder

A stage production of Henrik Ibsen's The Master Builder in David Edgar's version, directed by Mehmet Ergen, Artistic Director of the Arcola Theatre in Dalston, East London.

The drama follows Halvard Solness, a well-established architect whose career has come at a considerable personal price. Fearing that younger rivals will overtake him, he is unsettled by the return of Hilde Wangel, who reminds him of a pledge he made years earlier. Under her influence, Solness must weigh one bold final risk that could cement his legacy or bring about his ruin.

David Edgar's adaptation of Ibsen's text is staged by Mehmet Ergen, who reunites here with Greg Hicks after their earlier collaborations on An Enemy of the People and Richard III. The play's concerns with ambition, ageing and the drive towards greatness run through the story from start to finish.

The production is presented at the Arcola Theatre, a venue in Dalston, and is a stage drama rather than a musical or comedy. It suits audiences interested in classic European drama and in character-driven plays about professional ambition.