Matt Smith leads company in Thomas Ostermeier’s production of Ibsen’s AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE

A West End production of Thomas Ostermeier’s bold reimagining of Henrik Ibsen’s An Enemy of the People has been announced, playing at the Duke of York’s Theatre from 6 February 2024.

Making his West End debut, Ostermeier directs Matt Smith as Dr Stockmann in the piece, with the full company to be revealed shortly.

Doubt spreads faster than disease in Ibsen’s thought-provoking play about truth in a society driven by power and money.

When Dr Stockmann makes an unbelievable discovery about the healing waters in his local baths, he holds the future of the town in his hands, but those with everything to lose refuse to accept his word. As the battle goes beyond contaminated water, barriers are broken in this contemporary production as Ostermeier shows us why this perennial classic will be relevant forever.

Matt Smith said: “Thomas Ostermeier pushes the form and boundaries of theatre; I have been a fan for quite some time. Seeing his Richard III with Lars Erdinger was electric. When I heard he was interested in coming to the British stage for the first time, with Ibsen’s classic An Enemy of the People I was delighted to say the least. It is an honour to be able to work with him on this great play and become part of this unique project. We’re beginning an exciting casting process, and I very much look forward to returning to The Duke of York’s Theatre early next year.”

Tickets go on general sale on 21 September.

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