Robert Jackman

Is it time to give up on the Ibsen adaptations?

There is nothing revolutionary about Hedda Tesman and the most interesting thing about An Enemy of the People is still that it inspired Jaws

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  • Hedda Tesman

    Minerva Theatre, Chichester, until 28 September

  • An Enemy of the People

    Nottingham Playhouse, until 28 September

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