The Story Of Peer Gynt: An Evening With Kåre Conradi

The Norwegian Ibsen Company

By Henrik Ibsen, adapted by Elisabeth Gording and Kåre Conradi

Norwegian star Kåre Conradi’s critically acclaimed one-man dramatised lecture about one of Ibsen’s most famous and colourful characters, Peer Gynt.

Since discovering the play at 17, Conradi has had a passionate connection with Peer Gynt. In just over an hour, he moves effortlessly between storyteller and the feckless Peer himself to shed new light on Ibsen’s legendary play.

“Conradi is an outstanding actor – there are sudden shifts across a wide expressive range, where Conradi displays his versatility.” – Dagbladet

Peer Gynt is the story of a charming but lazy and arrogant young man who leaves home to seek his fortune. Embarking on a series of fantastic voyages around the world, he has one incredible adventure after another.  

This charismatic stripped back performance goes to the core of what makes Ibsen one of the most performed writers in the world.

Kåre Conradi is one of Norway’s leading actors, celebrated for his work across stage, screen, and television, and is the founder and artistic director of the Norwegian Ibsen Company. A permanent member of the National Theatre of Norway and Hedda Award winner, he has played leading roles in both Shakespeare and Ibsen productions worldwide.

The Norwegian Ibsen Company aims to communicate Ibsen’s stories with conviction, humour and power, using the country’s leading artists to create a theatrical bridge with the rest of the world and Ibsen’s homeland.

​​“Energetic and compelling, Conradi’s a natural storyteller.” – Broadway Baby

Performed in English with some Norwegian

By Henrik Ibsen

Adaptation: Elisabeth Gording and Kåre Conradi

Director: Kåre Conradi

Actor: Kåre Conradi

Light design: Anders Busch

Music: In solitude by Ole Bull – recorded by Arve Tellefsen

Producer: André Moi Danielsen