Hedda Gabler

“OVO’s Hedda Gabler is the best production of this play to have been seen in Britain in the last ten years. There have been many more lavish, (plenty) more ‘radical’ and several with starrier names, but for sheer engagement with the text, original insight and sense of ensemble, this is at the top of the pile. It’s worth travelling a long way to catch this production. It’s unlikely you’ll see a better (or truer) Hedda Gabler anywhere else for the foreseeable future."

Number 9 Reviews

“Janet Podd's direction of the ensemble is excellent with characters naturally filling and moving in the space. Faith Turner is superb as Hedda: disdainful, condescending, enigmatic and cruel."

Spy in the Stalls

“A stimulating and compelling production directed imaginatively by Janet Podd and with a first-rate cast. Faith Turner gives a remarkable performance in the role of Hedda. Lyle Fulton brings a beguiling naivete to the role of Hedda’s husband George. Marc Ozall carries off the role of the upright but devious Judge Brack with aplomb. And Jane Withers’ Thea brings out every aspect of light and shade in the relationship between the two women. OVO are never afraid to tackle classic plays like Hedda Gabler and when they’re good, they’re very good. This is very good indeed.”