The Master Builder

Plot Summary

Ibsen's play is the story of Halvard Solness, Master Builder of a town in Norway. Solness is a successful architect but he's afraid of the being surpassed by those younger than himself. The arrival of a young woman called Hilda stirs up memories and feelings with stories of a promise he made her many years ago.

Top Cast

Pamela Binns Lady

Donald Churchill Dr. Herdal

Miranda Richardson Hilde Wangel

Jane Lapotaire Aline Solness

Leo McKern Halvard Solness