Hedda Gabler - West End Creative Team
Production Staff
Brian Friel
Adaptor
Brian Friel was an Irish playwright and director, born on January 9, 1929, in Omagh, Northern Ireland. He was considered one of the greatest English-language playwrights of the 20th century, known for his insightful portrayal of the complexities of Irish life and culture. Friel's work has been performed on Broadway and in theaters around the world.
Friel began his career as a teacher, but soon turned to writing. His first play, "A Doubtful Paradise," was produced in Dublin in 1959. He gained critical acclaim with his play "Philadelphia, Here I Come!" which premiered at the Dublin Theatre Festival in 1964. The ... read more
Henrik Ibsen
Playwright
Anna Fielding
Director
Mark Rylance
Lighting Designer
Simon Baker
Sound Designer
Simon Baker is an Australian actor, director, and producer who began his career in television after landing his first acting role in a commercial. He went on to star in Australian series including E Street, Home and Away, and Heartbreak High, winning the 1993 Logie Award for Most Popular New Talent. After relocating to the United States in the mid-1990s, he appeared in the Academy Award-winning film L.A. Confidential (1997) before gaining wider recognition as Nick Fallin in the legal drama The Guardian.
Baker achieved international fame for his starring role as Patrick Jane in the hit CBS series The Mentalist, ... read more
Sarah Bird
Casting
Lez Brotherston
Scenic Designer
Paul Englishby
Composer
