An Enemy of the People - Henrik Ibsen

An Enemy of the People - Henrik Ibsen

Henrik Ibsen's dynamic thriller starring Alfred Molina, Adam Godley, Susannah Fielding, Ian Ogilvy and James Callis.

Vested interest lives on and this timeless 1882 drama is as up to date now as when it was first performed.

Dramatised in two-parts by Rebecca Lenkiewicz.

Dr Thomas Stockmann ...... Alfred Molina
Peter Stockman ...... Adam Godley
Catherine ...... Rosalind Ayres
Petra ...... Susannah Fielding
Hovstad ...... James Callis
Aslaksen ...... Matthew Wolf
Billing ...... Darren Richardson
Horster ...... Simon Templeman
Morten Kiil ...... Ian Ogilvy
Boy ...... Joe Katzenellenbogen
Boy ...... Freddie Katzenellenbogen

Specially composed music: by A-Mnemonic.

Director: Martin Jarvis

A Jarvis and Ayres production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in April 2018.

Part 1: Discovery
A small Norwegian spa town relies on the local spring for its prosperity, but Dr Thomas Stockmann is concerned the waters may be contaminated.

Could disease be spreading? If so, would the community's livelihood be jeopardised?

Part 2: Changes
Dr Stockmann has discovered the town's spa-baths are contaminated. How will this affect local business interests? Will Stockmann be publicly vilified?

Will campaigning courage turn into self-righteous fanaticism?