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This episode explores two politically charged productions, A Doll’s House and Between the River and the Sea, examining relationships under pressure and the complexities of identity.

This episode, we dive into two bold, politically charged productions -  A Doll’s House  at the Almeida Theatre and  Between the River and the Sea  at the Royal Court - each interrogating relationships under pressure. From the fractures within a marriage to the complexities of identity across borders, these shows ask what happens when the systems we rely on - love, family, nation - begin to crack. A Doll’s House – Almeida Theatre Henrik Ibsen’s groundbreaking domestic drama gets a sharp, contemporary reimagining in this new version by  Anya Reiss , directed by  Joe Hill-Gibbins . When scandal threatens Nora and Torvald’s seemingly perfect marriage, the rules of their relationship are thrown into question - money, sex, and power all up for negotiation.  Romola Garai  returns to the Almeida as Nora, bringing intensity and nuance to a role that continues to challenge audiences over a century on. Provocative, unsettling, and darkly modern, this is a revival that leans into the mess of intimacy and control. Between the River and the Sea – Royal Court Theatre Written by  Yousef Sweid  and  Isabella Sedlak , this…

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Hosts: Natalie Maher, Darren Murphy

Topics covered

• political theatre
• relationships
• identity
• marriage
• custody battles
• cultural reflection

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Almeida Theatre, Royal Court Theatre

Books & works: A Doll’s House, Between the River and the Sea

Places: Haifa, Berlin, London

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