John Gabriel Borkman Tickets

A gripping, penetrating and savagely funny adaptation

Simon Russel Beale, Lia Williams and Clare Higgins star in a new version of Ibsen’s towering masterpiece, directed by Nicholas Hytner.

John Gabriel Borkman is booking until 26 November 2022 at the Bridge Theatre in London.

What’s John Gabriel Borkman about?

John Gabriel Borkman, once an illustrious entrepreneur, has been brought low by a prison sentence for fraud. As he paces alone in an upstairs room, bankrupt and disgraced, he is obsessed by dreams of his comeback.

Downstairs, his estranged wife plots the restoration of the family name. When her sister arrives unannounced, she triggers a desperate showdown with the past.

The cast of John Gabriel Borkman

Starring Simon Russell Beale (The Lehman Trilogy, NT, West End and New York), Lia Williams (Mary Stuart, West End/Almeida; The Night of the Iguana, West End; The Crown) and Clare Higgins (Sweet Bird of Youth, Vincent in Brixton both for NT; Hecuba, Donmar).

Sebastian De Souza, Daisy Ou, Laila Rouass and Michael Simkins as Wilhelm Foldal complete the cast.

The Creative Team

Directed by Nicholas Hytner with set design by Anna Fleischle and costume design by Liam Bunster. A new version of Henrik Ibsen’s John Gabriel Borkman, by Lucinda Coxon from a literal transaltion by Charlotte Barslund. 

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John Gabriel Borkman Reviews at the Bridge Theatre London ★★★

Reviews are coming in for the revival of Ibsen's play John Gabriel Borkman at The Bridge theatre in London, which started previews on 24 September 2022. The production stars Simon Russell Beale in the title role, with Clare Higgins as Gunhild Borkman and Lia Williams as Ella Rentheim. Also, Sebastian De Souza as Erhart Borkman, Daisy Ou as Frida Foldal, Laila Rouass as Fanny Wilton and Michael Simkins as Wilhelm Foldal. Directed by Nicholas Hytner, this new version of Henrik Ibsen’s John Gabriel Borkman is by Lucinda Coxon, and runs at the Bridge Theatre until 26 November 2022.  The creative team includes set designs by Anna Fleischle, costume designs by Liam Bunster, lighting by James Farncombe and sound by Gareth Fry.  Book tickets to John Gabriel Borkman at the Bridge Theatre.

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Photos: John Gabriel Borkman starring Simon Russel Beale and Lia Williams

Production photos are in for John Gabriel Borkman at The Bridge theatre in London, which started previews on 24 September 2022. Directed by Nicholas Hytner, Henrik Ibsen’s John Gabriel Borkman, in a new version by Lucinda Coxon, runs at the Bridge Theatre until 26 November 2022.  The play stars Simon Russell Beale in the title role, with Clare Higgins as Gunhild Borkman and Lia Williams as Ella Rentheim. Also in the cast are Sebastian De Souza as Erhart Borkman, Daisy Ou as Frida Foldal, Laila Rouass as Fanny Wilton and Michael Simkins as Wilhelm Foldal. The creative team includes set designs by Anna Fleischle, costume designs by Liam Bunster, lighting by James Farncombe and sound by Gareth Fry.  John Gabriel Borkman, once an illustrious entrepreneur, has been brought low by a prison sentence for fraud. As he paces alone in an upstairs room, bankrupt and disgraced, he is obsessed by dreams of his comeback. Downstairs, his estranged wife plots the restoration of the family name. When her sister arrives unannounced, she triggers a desperate showdown with the past. Book tickets to John Gabriel Borkman at the Bridge Theatre. Production photos of John Gabriel Borkman Photos by Manuel Harlan [ngg src="galleries" ids="878" display="pro_tile"]

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Full casting announced for John Gabriel Borkman starring Simon Russel Beale

Full casting has been announced for John Gabriel Borkman at The Bridge theatre in London Joining previously announced Simon Russell Beale in the title role, Clare Higgins as Gunhild Borkman and Lia Williams as Ella Rentheim, are Sebastian De Souza as Erhart Borkman, Daisy Ou as Frida Foldal, Laila Rouass as Fanny Wilton and Michael Simkins as Wilhelm Foldal. Directed by Nicholas Hytner, Henrik Ibsen’s John Gabriel Borkman, in a new version by Lucinda Coxon will have its first performance at the Bridge Theatre on 24 September 2022, with opening night on 29 September 2022 and the final performance on 26 November 2022.  The creative team includes set designs by Anna Fleischle, costume designs by Liam Bunster, lighting by James Farncombe and sound by Gareth Fry.  John Gabriel Borkman, once an illustrious entrepreneur, has been brought low by a prison sentence for fraud. As he paces alone in an upstairs room, bankrupt and disgraced, he is obsessed by dreams of his comeback. Downstairs, his estranged wife plots the restoration of the family name. When her sister arrives unannounced, she triggers a desperate showdown with the past. Book tickets to John Gabriel Borkman at the Bridge Theatre. [ngg src="galleries" ids="852" display="pro_tile"]

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