A Doll’s House, Part 2: Lucas Hnath’s Provocative Play Debuts in Tehran

Play Overview: “A Doll’s House, Part 2”

The play “A Doll’s House, Part 2” is currently showing at Tehran’s City Theater. American playwright Lucas Hnath wrote this work, which is directed and translated by Asha Mehrabi. The cast includes Mahlagha Bagheri, Ayoub Aghakhani, Saghi Zinati, and Sarina Kian.

Plot Background

Originally written in 2017, this play follows Henrik Ibsen’s 1879 classic “A Doll’s House.” It takes place in 1894, 15 years after Nora left her family. Nora returns to finalize her divorce from Torvald, her husband, and needs his signature on the legal papers. During her visit, the family questions her choices and confronts her about her past.

Significant Themes

The play addresses societal rules and gender roles. It opens with a knock on the same door Nora slammed shut 15 years ago, symbolizing her return and the unresolved issues that remain. Nora has become a successful feminist novelist since leaving.

Performance Details

The performance lasts 75 minutes and runs until November 20 at the City Theater.