Anna Popplewell to make her theatrical debut in Harriet Madeley’s Queer Adaptation of Hedda Gabler

Reading Rep and A Girl Called Stephen have today announced the full cast and creative team for the world premiere of Harriet Madeley’s queer adaptation of the Ibsen classic Hedda Gabler, which runs from 22 February – 11 March 2023. A version steeped in queer rage and suburban monotony, Harriet Madeley’s new adaptation explores how the most famous female character of all time is trapped within a life that’s chosen for her. Harriet Madeley’s debut play The Listening Room was adapted for radio with National Prison Radio/BBC Radio 4 and nominated for an ARIA in 2020. Her most recent radio drama, The Other Tchaikovsky, was shortlisted for a BBC Audio Drama … Continue reading Anna Popplewell to make her theatrical debut in Harriet Madeley’s Queer Adaptation of Hedda Gabler