Free after Henrik Ibsen
New Choreography and Staging: John Neumeier
Set and Costumes Designer: Jurgen Rose
Synopsis
PROLOGUE
Into the world
Peer has many aspects
FIRST ACT
Norway
The young Peer and his mother Aase Peer's fantasy – the ride through the air.
Dance on the Haegstadhof – Ingrid's wedding. Peer sees Solveig,
he cannot have her, and kidnaps the bride.
Flight into the mountains.
Peer has Ingrid, and wants Solveig.
Solveig searches for Peer, Aase calls for him.
Phantoms or reality – the troll world.
Peer meets The Green One,
he allows himself to be seduced, but does not conform.
Solveig rings the bells.
Roundabout or through the middle to her Peer stands in his own way.
Alone, high up in the mountains Peer builds his house.
Solveig comes to him.
Disruption – the past catches up with Peer, he cannot stay.
Aase is destitute
Peer comes to her, she dies. Peer leaves.
SECOND ACT
Out in the World – Illusions
Auditions for a show,
the beginner Peer is noticed and is hired.
Revue theatre – "Rainbow Sextet" Peer draws attention to himself he is successful.
Music Hall – "The Slave Handler" Peer builds his career.
Premiere party with the film star Anitra Peer is the centre of attention
and courts Anitra.
At the cinema.
Peer's star rises – Anitra's sinks.
Premiere party with Peer Gynt the famous film actor,
he is the new star.
At the film studio
Peer films "Caeser of the World" he is a megalomaniac,
and loses control.
Asylum nightmare Peer has lost himself
THIRD ACT
Return
Homecoming Memories Ingrid's funeral Solveig waits
Peer searches for himself and finds Peer everyman
EPILOGUE
Out of the World
Solveig recognises Peer Peer recognises Solveig.
