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English Theatre Utrecht An amateur English Theatre group in Utrecht!

03/06/2026

Nothing makes us happier than hearing your reactions after the show. The love, excitement, and incredible feedback we’ve received for Hedda Gabler have left us speechless.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and shared their thoughts. ❤️♥️

Amsterdam, you’re next! Saturday is SOLD OUT, but there are still a few tickets left for our final Sunday performance.

Don’t miss your last chance to experience Hedda Gabler.

!!! Get your tickets before they’re gone :)

Last weekend, the stage of Theater Kikker became a world of quiet tensions, unspoken desires, and beautiful destruction....
03/06/2026

Last weekend, the stage of Theater Kikker became a world of quiet tensions, unspoken desires, and beautiful destruction. Through every glance, every silence, and every word, our cast and crew poured their hearts into bringing Hedda Gabler to life.

What unfolded was more than a performance, it was a journey into something bold, hauntingly beautiful, fascinating and chilling. To everyone who joined us in Utrecht, thank you for sharing those moments with us.

And the show goes on!

Next week, Hedda Gabler arrives in Amsterdam. Saturday is completely sold out, and we couldn’t be more grateful. But there is still one final opportunity to experience the production: tickets for Sunday are still available.

Don’t miss your last chance to step into Hedda’s world, at your own risk❣️ Tickets can be found in bio.

See you there :)

Meet Alisa! Alisa (she/her) plays Hedda Gabler in “The Brackstreet Boys” cast, bringing to life a character she describ...
30/05/2026

Meet Alisa!

Alisa (she/her) plays Hedda Gabler in “The Brackstreet Boys” cast, bringing to life a character she describes in 3 words as: “Unbelonging, suffocated, destructive.”

For Alisa, this role became something deeply personal. She says she has never felt a stronger connection to a character, seeing in Hedda the feeling of being trapped in a world not built for you, while still trying to adapt to its rules anyway. That tension, frustration, rage, boredom, and despair became the common ground between actor and character.

“Hedda lets me release my demons,” Alisa says, not because she agrees with Hedda’s actions, but because the role allows her to explore emotions that are often kept hidden. While Hedda acts on her anger destructively, Alisa tries not to. Still, she deeply understands where that rage comes from.

Her acting journey began on stage eight years ago and later expanded into film, though theatre has always been where she feels most herself. Being cast in Hedda Gabler through ETU, she says, has been an absolute blessing.

Interestingly, Alisa once dreamed of playing Nora from A Doll’s House by Henrik Ibsen, and now finds herself portraying another iconic Ibsen woman instead: someone who feels almost like Nora’s dark reflection.

Although Alisa has come to understand Hedda deeply, she does not think that becoming friends with her would end well. “I want to portray her, survive her and make you understand her, as I do,” she says. “But being beside her in real life, I fear this might have been dangerous.”

And perhaps that is exactly why this story matters so much to her.

“This story will make you uncomfortable. It will anger you, confuse you, scare you, and maybe even force you to argue with yourself and the principles you’re used to. But it will not leave you untouched.”

Don’t just take words for granted, witness it yourself. Hedda Gabler’s tickets are available on ETU’s website. Link in bio.

See you there :)

Meet Eef! Eef de Korte (they/them) plays Hedda Tesman-Gabler in Hedda Gabler, and describes her in three words as: “Cla...
30/05/2026

Meet Eef!

Eef de Korte (they/them) plays Hedda Tesman-Gabler in Hedda Gabler, and describes her in three words as: “Classy, bougie, ratchet.”Classic Hedda!

When it comes to relating to the character, Eef is refreshingly honest. They recognise some of Hedda’s darker qualities, but also point out that years of therapy have helped keep those tendencies in check. “I think in general Hedda is just an amalgamation of all my worst qualities turned up to 11 😅”

Their acting journey began in high school, where they graduated in theatre, but they felt they lacked the experience to pursue it further at the time. Things changed when they were cast in ETU’s Guards! Guards! Last year, which reignited their passion for acting. Getting the lead role in Hedda Gabler has been both a huge challenge and a huge compliment, allowing them to explore a completely different side of their craft.

As for becoming friends with Hedda?

“Absolutely not.”

“This b***h is crazy, I wouldn’t trust her for a second.”

No further questions, your honour.

One thing Eef is especially proud of is the journey of bringing Hedda to life. They describe the character as someone who constantly walks a fine line between likeable and awful, making her both difficult and fascinating to portray. They are excited for audiences to see the different interpretations that both they and Alisa have brought to this iconic role.

Fun fact: this year Eef assembled an IKEA couch entirely by themselves, despite the instructions clearly stating it required three people. Which honestly sounds like the kind of determination Hedda herself would admire.

“I can’t wait for people to see this piece,” Eef says. “It’s a whirlwind of emotions, lies, and secrets.”

And Hedda is standing right at the centre of it all. Looking right at you.

See you there :)

Meet Tord! Tord Kværner Helliesen plays Dr Jørgen Tesman in Hedda Gabler, a character he describes as “Jolly, Driven an...
29/05/2026

Meet Tord!

Tord Kværner Helliesen plays Dr Jørgen Tesman in Hedda Gabler, a character he describes as “Jolly, Driven and maybe a tad bit spoiled!”

And honestly? The resemblance might be a little dangerous.

“A jolly fellow with a strong affinity for a jig and homemade clothing? Who am I kidding? He is me!” Tord says, which already tells you quite a lot about both him and his version of Tesman.

Unlike many actors approaching the emotional heaviness of Hedda Gabler, Tord came into the production mainly from comedy, cabaret, improv, and absurdism. While he admits there is still some “jollity” within the play, this production has become his first real experience working with a more serious dramatic tone.

Still, that warmth and enthusiasm remain at the centre of his Tesman. Tord absolutely believes they would get along in real life. “Who wouldn’t enjoy being around someone so enthusiastic?” he asks, and honestly, fair enough.

Fun fact: Tord grew up only a few blocks away from Henrik Ibsen’s apartment, which feels either beautifully poetic or like destiny slowly preparing him for this exact role.

What fascinates Tord most about Hedda Gabler is the humanity within Ibsen’s writing. “Henrik Ibsen did not write characters. He wrote humans,” he says, admiring the complexity and emotional depth that still feels incredibly modern today.

After months spent exploring, analysing, and understanding these people, Tord is excited to finally bring everything onto the stage and show exactly why Ibsen became known as “The Father of Modern Drama.”

So what are you waiting for? The time is *now* secure your tickets for the show!
See you there :)

Meet Rudy!Rudy plays Jørgen Tesman in Hedda Gabler, a character she describes as “Reliable, dreamy…” and perhaps still s...
29/05/2026

Meet Rudy!

Rudy plays Jørgen Tesman in Hedda Gabler, a character she describes as “Reliable, dreamy…” and perhaps still searching for the perfect third word, much like Tesman himself is always searching for meaning somewhere inside books, research, and history.

What Rudy connects to most in Tesman is his devotion to knowledge. She says she always carries books with her because she believes they contain pathways to wisdom and can make us better humans. In that sense, she deeply understands Tesman’s desire to study the written past in order to preserve truths that might otherwise disappear.

And honestly, that’s one of the most fascinating things about Tesman as a character. Beneath the politeness, ambition, awkwardness, and academic obsession is someone desperately trying to dedicate himself to something meaningful, even if he often struggles to understand the people closest to him.

Rudy says she probably would not become close friends with Tesman in real life, though she would absolutely enjoy working and speaking with him. She imagines conversations about history, forgotten narratives, and the ways influential people shape the stories society chooses to remember. At the same time, she admits his arrogance and ambition would probably push her away eventually.

There’s something wonderfully fitting in that contradiction. Tesman is kind, intelligent, passionate, frustrating, blind, hopeful, and painfully human all at once. And Rudy approaches him with that same complexity and curiosity.

Finally, Rudy would like you all to come see the show because everyone involved is giving their absolute best to honour this classic piece properly.

“Especially the Tesmanian devils,” she adds.

Which deservedly so is the official name of one of the casts at this point.

Come see it all, tickets are available on the website!
See you there :)

Meet Nic! Nic plays Løvborg in Hedda Gabler, a character he describes as “Passionate, Genius, Unstable.”What Nic connec...
28/05/2026

Meet Nic!

Nic plays Løvborg in Hedda Gabler, a character he describes as “Passionate, Genius, Unstable.”

What Nic connects to most in Løvborg is his passion and academic ambition, though he very importantly clarifies that he is “not nearly as insane as he is.” Also, unlike Løvborg, Nic is not a recovering alcoholic. “Not yet,” he adds, which honestly feels exactly like something Løvborg would say too.

Nic has been acting consistently for around four years and has appeared in many ETU productions, making him very familiar with the energy and rhythm of ETU shows. And honestly, it shows. Løvborg is one of the most emotionally volatile and complicated characters in the play, and Nic brings both intensity and humanity to him in a way that makes him impossible to ignore.

When asked whether he’d be friends with Løvborg, Nic says yes… but only to a certain extent. He imagines him as someone incredibly difficult to truly connect with beyond the surface level. “I think what is broken in him cannot be fixed by a friend,” he says, which feels painfully fitting for the character.

Fun fact: Nic likes dinosaurs, and according to him, the spinosaurus is objectively the best one. Strong opinions. Important opinions.

And finally, Nic describes Hedda Gabler as an exploration of human experience that becomes “more raw and real than anything” he’s worked on before.

“Also,” he adds, “it’s silly goofy 😜”

Which honestly might be the most accurate possible summary of this production.

Buy them tickets!
See you there :)

Meet Marte!Marte plays Judge Brack in Hedda Gabler, and according to her own extremely unbiased professional analysis, B...
28/05/2026

Meet Marte!

Marte plays Judge Brack in Hedda Gabler, and according to her own extremely unbiased professional analysis, Brack is “an arrogant, privileged asshole.” Thankfully, she immediately clarifies that this is hopefully not a case of typecasting.

While Brack may occasionally be charming and apparently buys his friends drinks without sending tikkies afterwards, Marte believes his only truly redeeming feature is that he looks good in a suit, which she credits entirely to our costume designer Cecilia.

Safe to say: she would absolutely not want to be friends with him.

“I just want to shove him in a canal,” Marte says, specifically offended by the fact that Brack wears shoes indoors in a Norwegian house. Honestly, valid criticism.

Still, she admits he is incredibly fun to play, especially because she gets to creepily flirt with most of the other characters throughout the show.

Marte has been involved with ETU productions for the past two years, alongside doing improv with ETU as well. According to her, signed Felicity photos are also apparently available upon request, though quantities may be dangerously high.

Fun fact: Marte is half Norwegian and grew up in Norway, meaning she actually read Ibsen in high school like a true Norwegian citizen 🇳🇴 She also speaks the dialect trøndersk, which she describes as “rustic” and therefore “not very Brack.”

And finally, Marte has a very practical solution for anyone struggling to choose between casts:

Just get a combi ticket and see both.
That way, you also get to see her twice.
Double the Brack, double the creepy fun.

You know where to find those tickets!
See you there :)

Meet Riwa! Riwa plays Thea in Hedda Gabler, a character she describes as “Courageous, Passionate, Overgenerous.”For Riw...
27/05/2026

Meet Riwa!

Riwa plays Thea in Hedda Gabler, a character she describes as “Courageous, Passionate, Overgenerous.”

For Riwa, Thea’s courage lies in her willingness to let go of certainty in pursuit of her own happiness and path in life. She sees her as someone who accepts risk, uncertainty, and the possibility of failure, while still moving forward with passion and determination. That deep emotional drive is what Riwa connects to most.

She relates strongly to Thea’s desire to step outside her comfort zone and explore new experiences in search of fulfilment. Like Thea, she approaches things passionately and tends to hold tightly onto the things she truly loves. At the same time, Riwa found it more difficult to connect to Thea’s tendency to give more to others than she receives. She sees this over-generosity as something rooted in a desire for love, recognition, and fear of loneliness.

Interestingly, Riwa says that at first she caught herself judging Thea for this, which made it harder to fully embody the character. But through the process, she learned to look at the bigger picture, understand Thea’s circumstances and the time she lived in, and eventually grow to deeply appreciate her. “Playing Thea has been an incredible journey, and she has taught me so much.”

Riwa believes she and Thea would absolutely become friends. She imagines her as someone thoughtful, loyal, engaging, and capable of having meaningful deep conversations, though Thea’s habit of constantly putting others first might occasionally become frustrating.

Fun fact: Riwa speaks four languages. “Mr Worldwide, I know.”

And finally, Riwa has one invitation for future audiences:

“If you are interested in understanding, exploring, and analysing complex psychological characters, and in discovering how their inner worlds shape their environment and relationships, this is the play for you!”

See you there :)

Meet Cami!Cami plays Auntie Juliana in Hedda Gabler, a character she describes as “Devoted, selfless & conventional.” An...
26/05/2026

Meet Cami!

Cami plays Auntie Juliana in Hedda Gabler, a character she describes as “Devoted, selfless & conventional.” And honestly, those same words might apply to Cami herself too 🙈

Juliana is one of the few genuinely caring presences in the play’s storm of tension and emotional chaos. She wants harmony, positivity, and connection, even when the world around her refuses to cooperate. Cami relates deeply to those people-pleasing tendencies: caring for others first, avoiding conflict, and always trying to shift the atmosphere toward something lighter and kinder.

Her acting journey began in her teens, including a huge production of Grease in Montevideo, Uruguay, performed for 5000 people, where she played Jan, “the one that’s always hungry,” which honestly feels iconic. Since then, she’s explored acting through cinema, physical theatre, improv, and smaller theatre productions before joining ETU for Hedda Gabler.

Cami thinks she and Juliana are perhaps too similar to truly become friends. She understands her deeply, especially her need to keep things pleasant and respectable even when everything is quietly falling apart underneath.

And honestly, that’s exactly what makes Auntie Juliana such an important character in the story. She represents the traditional expectations placed on women at the time: kind, respectable, self-sacrificing, everything Hedda resists so fiercely.

As for fun facts? Cami speaks seven languages, was blessed by Pope John Paul II, and is training to become a psychedelic facilitator. Casual conversation starter material.

Cami also has one important warning for future audience members:

DON’T come to Hedda Gabler for a light cheerful evening… unless your idea of fun includes emotional manipulation, existential dread, and beautifully controlled social implosions.

DO come because this cast has poured heart and soul into every glance, silence, and loaded word.

And don’t worry! Auntie Juliana will be there as emotional support for the audience, trying her very best to keep things respectable even when everything around her absolutely isn’t.

Secure those tickets!

See you there :)

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