Rosmersholm

Summary: 1965 BBC studio production of Ibsen’s tragedy, recorded in Scotland.
Theatre play: Rosmersholm by Henrik Ibsen (1828-1906) [more information]
Play synopsis: 'As expressed by the protagonist, Rosmer, the theme of the play is social and political change, in which the traditional ruling classes relinquish their right to impose their ideals on the rest of society, but the action is entirely personal, resting on the conduct of the immoral, or amoral, "free thinking" heroine, Rebecca, who sets herself to undermine Rosmer’s religious and political beliefs because of his influential position in the community. Rebecca has abandoned not only Christianity but, unlike Rosmer, she has abandoned the whole ethical system of Christianity as well’ (source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosmersholm).
Production history: Written in 1886.
Date of transmission: Sunday 26 September 1965
Time: 9.30-11.10pm
Series: Theatre 625
Channel: BBC2
Production company: BBC