TEHRAN-The play “A Doll's House” written by renowned Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen is to start its performances from August 1 at Shahrzad Theater Complex in Tehran.

Sevda Shokri has directed and produced the 75-minute play, which has Mostafa Ebrahimi, Dorsa Afzali, Behzad Amiri, Alireza Radman, Ghazaleh Mehrabi, Alireza Golzadeh, and Paniz Nasiri in the cast among others, IRNA reported.

The play was first published in 1879. Set in a Norwegian town, the three-act play concerns the fate of a married woman, Nora Helmer, who lacks reasonable opportunities for self-fulfillment in a male-dominated world.

Nora is a seemingly happy and carefree wife and mother, whose life takes a dramatic turn as long-buried secrets and societal expectations come to light. The plot unfolds against the backdrop of 19th-century Europe, a time when societal norms and gender roles were rigidly defined.

The play explores themes of marriage, gender inequality, and the consequences of imposed social expectations on individual freedom. Nora's journey to self-discovery and her decision to challenge societal norms by confronting her husband Torvald, in the final act, has made “A Doll’s House” a timeless and provocative piece of literature. The play’s exploration of women’s rights and the societal constraints placed on individuals continues to resonate with audiences, making it a classic that remains relevant to contemporary discussions on gender equality.

Henrik Ibsen (1828–1906) was a Norwegian playwright and theater director. As one of the founders of modernism in theater, Ibsen is often referred to as “the father of realism” and the most influential playwright of the 19th century, as well as one of the most influential playwrights in Western literature more generally.

Ibsen is the most frequently performed dramatist in the world after Shakespeare and “A Doll's House” was the world's most performed play in 2006.

“A Doll's House” will remain on stage until August 30 at Shahrzad Theater Complex, located at No. 74, Neauphle-le-Château St., Hafez St.

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