Peer Gynt

Henrik Ibsen

In Peer Gynt, we encounter a captivating character—a dreamer, a liar, and a masterful storyteller who evades responsibility at every turn. Peer Gynt is a man who uses and discards women, all while chasing grandiose dreams that seem forever out of reach. Despite his flaws, theres an undeniable charm to Peer; we cant help but recognize fragments of ourselves in his journey. This iconic Norwegian play, inspired by the folklore surrounding Per Gynt, unfolds as a dramatic poem in five acts. It explores themes of procrastination and avoidance, serving as a poignant critique of the collective mentality that playwright Henrik Ibsen sought to illuminate within Norwegian society. (Summary by Kristingj) This show includes AI-generated content.

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29 episodes

  1. If I Had a Father-George MacDonald 2:59:14
  2. Duchess of Padua-Oscar Wilde 2:27:25
  3. Way of the World-William Congreve 3:04:13
  4. Awakening of Spring-Frank Wedekind 2:12:44
  5. Duchess of Malfi-John Webster 2:58:51
  6. Manfred-George Gordon, Lord Byron 1:34:44
  7. Piano and Song-Friedrich Wieck 4:18:23
  8. Inheritors-Susan Glaspell 2:45:01
  9. Master Builder-Henrik Ibsen 2:23:23
  10. 007 - Act 5 Part 2 43:37
  11. 006 - Act 5 Part 1 52:41
  12. 005 - Act 4 Part 2 53:43
  13. 004 - Act 4 Part 1 50:10
  14. 003 - Act 3 31:49
  15. 002 - Act 2 42:31
  16. 001 - Act 1 44:07