Actress Duel: Lee Young-ae and Lee Hye-young in 'Hedda Gabler'
Creatrip Team
a year ago
Two major productions of the classic play 'Hedda Gabler,' written by Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen, are simultaneously being staged in South Korea starting this season, creating a buzz in the theater community. The two productions feature renowned actresses Lee Young-ae and Lee Hye-young in leading roles, drawing significant attention due to their stature in the industry. Lee Young-ae returns to theater after 32 years with the LG Arts Center's version, noted for its experimental and visually captivating performance style. Meanwhile, Lee Hye-young reprises her Hedda role for the National Theater Company, emphasizing a classical and smooth narration of the story with modern elements. Both productions explore the complex emotions of the protagonist, Hedda, a woman caught in jealousy and turmoil leading to her downfall. The runs are highly popular, with Lee Young-ae's performance leading ticket sales and Lee Hye-young’s show sold out entirely.
