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Character

Age Guide

Character Information

Hedda Gabler

20s/30s

One of theatre’s most iconic female roles. Hedda is newly married, bored, and selfish. Tormented by her desire to live more fully, she tries to express herself by manipulating others. Reckless and  increasingly desperate, she lacks the courage to defy convention.

George Tesman

30s/40’s

Hedda’s husband is a kind, reliable but uninspired academic. Although he is devoted to Hedda he doesn’t realise that he is unable to make her happy.

Judge Brack

40’s/60’s

An old friend of the Tesman’s, he is cynical and worldly. He enjoys interfering in the affairs of others. He aims to take advantage of Hedda’s unhappiness to become her lover.

Thea Elvsted

20s/30s

An old school friend of Hedda’s, she is very much in awe of her. Although she lacks Hedda’s sophistication, Thea has the moral courage to leave her unloving husband. She becomes Hedda’s adversary in the struggle to control Eilert Lovborg.

Eilert Lovborg

30s/40s

A figure from Hedda’s past, he is brilliant but erratic. Under Thea’s influence he has given up his dissolute life and published a bestseller.

Aunt Juliana

50s/60s

She is well-meaning and although old-fashioned she is more perceptive than Hedda gives her credit for. She has been a mother to the orphaned George Tesman, and is devoted to him.

Berta

50’s

A faithful family servant who finds it difficult to adapt to Hedda’s needs.