Hedda Gabler

«Hedda Gabler» is a drama of passion, freedom, and destructive desires.

It tells the story of a woman who dreams of controlling her own destiny - only to become a prisoner of her own choices.

Henrik Ibsen’s play, first staged in 1890, still resonates with striking modernity. «Hedda Gabler» is a clash of passion and duty, freedom and dependence. The heroine longs for a vibrant life, yet finds herself trapped in marriage, societal expectations, and her own ambitions.

The production explores an eternal conflict: how can personal desire be reconciled with social norms? Hedda seeks meaning in destroying others’ lives, but ultimately becomes ensnared in her own manipulations.

The Ilya Bobkov Studio Theatre presents this classic text through a modern lens: minimalist scenography, an intense acting ensemble, and direction that focuses on the psychological depth of the characters.

About the theatre: The Ilya Bobkov Studio Theatre was founded in Almaty in 2025 by director and teacher Ilya Bobkov. Originally conceived as a creative laboratory, it quickly evolved into a professional troupe formed by graduates of the Turan Film Academy. Today, it is an independent repertory theatre showcasing classics and contemporary plays in fresh interpretations. Its artistic policy is grounded in actor professionalism, psychological precision, and an honest dialogue with the audience. The theatre’s mission is to develop Kazakhstan’s theatrical community, preserving the traditions of classical theatre while exploring new forms of stage art.

Director: Ilya Bobkov is a theatre director and actor, founder of the Ilya Bobkov Studio Theatre in Almaty. A graduate of the T. Zhurgenov Kazakh National Academy of Arts (Ruben Andriasyan’s workshop), he trained further in Moscow and St. Petersburg. He also works as an actor and director at the National Russian Drama Theatre named after Mikhail Lermontov. His style is defined by a focus on the psychological depth of characters and contemporary directorial techniques that make classics vivid and relevant for today’s audience.

Cast:

Jørgen Tesman - Yerkebulan Bakyt, Artem Gorbunov

Hedda Tesman - Yulia Lysenko

Miss Juliane Tesman - Polina Savchenko

Thea Elvsted - Aisha Orynbai, Kamilla Bildanova

Judge Brack - Rakhman Akbarov

Eilert Lövborg - Bakytzhan Kalenov

Bertha - Yasmin Yuldasheva