theatre director, dramaturg & workshop facilitator
A Doll’s House | Arcola
Written by Henrik Ibsen
Space Productions Arcola (2011)
Gina Abolins (Nora) Elisa King (Ivar) Maria Toleda (Emmy) | Arcola 2011 | photo by Bjarte Rettedal
REVIEWS
“Director Alex Crampton really can deliver.” GUARDIAN (Lyn Gardner)
Space Productions, under the direction of Alex Crampton, has successfully brought Ibsen’s work to life at the Arcola Theatre. There is much to be admired, and it is certainly an intense and alluring production that – even within its closing moments – keeps the audience on the edge of their seats. It’s great to see a classic brought to life once more … Crampton delivers a challenging use of direction. A YOUNGER THEATRE (Jake Orr)
This is one of the best examples of fringe productions – willing to take risks based on sound analysis, a strong vision and confident creativity. ★★★★ LONDON THEATRE (Peter Brown)
CREDITS
Directed & Co-Produced by Alex Crampton
Dramaturg & Creative Producer – Mari Rettedal-Westlake | Associate Producer – Rowan Rutter | Designed by Irina Borisova & Emma Thatcher | Costume by Vasiliki Syrma | Lightingby Anna Sbokou | Sound by Arnulf Lindner | Choreography by Anna Melander | Music by Andrew Venning | Associate Director Emma Sampson
Performed by Gina Abolins, Tim Blackwell, Emma Deegan, Alex Gatehouse, Dominik Golding, Elisa King, Chloe Lewis, Maria Toledo
Alex Gatehouse as Krogstad | A Dolls House, Arcola 2011, Space Productions
The Children
Emmy (Maria Toledo) & Ivar (Elisa King) | A Dolls House, Arcola 2011, Space Productions
Nora (Gina Abolins) & Emmy
Nora (Gina Abolins) & Emmy | A Dolls House, Arcola 2011, Space Productions
Krogstad arrives
Alex Gatehouse Krogstad arrives | A Dolls House, Arcola 2011, Space Productions
Gina Abolins (Nora)
Gina Abolins as Nora | Arcola 2011, Space Productions
Nora (Gina Abolins) & Torvald (Dominik Golding)
| A Dolls House, Arcola 2011, Space Productions
Emma Deegan as Kristine
Emma Deegan as Kristine | A Dolls House, Arcola 2011, Space Productions
Gina Abolins as Nora
Gina Abolins as Nora | A Dolls House, Arcola 2011, Space Productions
Dr Rank
Tim Blackwell as Dr Rank | A Dolls House, Arcola 2011, Space Productions
The Norns
Maria Toledo, Elisa King, Chloe Lewis | A Dolls House, Arcola 2011, Space Productions
Sweet treats
Gina Abolins as Nora | A Dolls House, Arcola 2011, Space Productions
The letterbox
Bad tidings | A Dolls House, Arcola 2011, Space Productions
Dominik Golding (Torvald), Emma Deegan (Kristine), Gina Abolins (Nora)
Dominik Golding (Torvald), Emma Deegan (Kristine), Gina Abolins (Nora) | Arcola 2011 Space Productions, A Doll's House
Nora prepares for the Tarantella
Gina Abolins as Nora | A Dolls House, Arcola 2011, Space Productions
Nora, Ivar & Emmy
Gina Abolins (Nora), Elisa King (Ivar), Maria Toledo (Emmy) | A Dolls House, Arcola 2011, Space Productions
Tim Blackwell as Dr Rank
Tim Blackwell as Dr Rank | Arcola 2011, Space Productions
Treats for Dr Rank
Gina Abolins | A Dolls House, Arcola 2011, Space Productions
Torvald Helmer
Dominik Golding as Torvald | A Dolls House, Arcola 2011, Space Productions
Backstage shots by Designers Irina Borisova & Emma Thatcher
The Departure
Set design by Irina Borisova, Emma Thatcher | 'A Doll's House' at Arcola 2011, Space Productions
Pretties
Set design by Irina Borisova, Emma Thatcher | 'A Doll's House' at Arcola 2011, Space Productions
Ivar
Set design by Irina Borisova, Emma Thatcher | 'A Doll's House' at Arcola 2011, Space Productions
Set design by Irina Borisova, Emma Thatcher | 'A Doll's House' at Arcola 2011, Space Productions
Emmy
Set design by Irina Borisova, Emma Thatcher | 'A Doll's House' at Arcola 2011, Space Productions
Kristine sews
Set design by Irina Borisova, Emma Thatcher | 'A Doll's House' at Arcola 2011, Space Productions
Pre show warm ups
Set design by Irina Borisova, Emma Thatcher | 'A Doll's House' at Arcola 2011, Space Productions
A letter is coming
Set design by Irina Borisova, Emma Thatcher | 'A Doll's House' at Arcola 2011, Space Productions
Krogstad's visit
Set design by Irina Borisova, Emma Thatcher | 'A Doll's House' at Arcola 2011, Space Productions
Gramophone & Christmas Tree
Set design by Irina Borisova, Emma Thatcher | 'A Doll's House' at Arcola 2011, Space Productions
Cast warm up
Set design by Irina Borisova, Emma Thatcher | 'A Doll's House' at Arcola 2011, Space Productions
Cast call
Set design by Irina Borisova, Emma Thatcher | 'A Doll's House' at Arcola 2011, Space Productions
DINNER at the DOLL’S HOUSE with the Dinner Exchange
The Dinner Exchange are a food up-cycling organisation, campaigning to raise awareness around food waste.
The Dinner Exchange and Space Productions teamed up to create a special, immersive dining event, where guests could eat a gourmet vegan 3-course meal (made from food destined for the bin) alongside characters from A Doll’s House.
Nora, Krogstad, Dr Rank and Helene joined Dinner Exchange guests for a fundraiser evening of fine foods, party games and an impromptu Tarantella.
