Guthrie Theater

Peer Gynt is arrogant, manipulative and dishonest, yet we can't take our eyes off him. Henrik Ibsen's timeless and rarely-produced masterpiece, with a newly commissioned translation by prolific poet and Minnesota native Robert Bly, captures the misadventures of its charismatic central character in a bold, raucous and satirically funny journey to find his place in the world.


Mark Rylance stars in this world premiere adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's Peer Gynt. Guthrie audiences will remember Rylance for his unforgettable performance as Olivia in the Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre “original practices” production of Twelfth Night, which Carroll directed, that played the Guthrie in 2003. Rylance returned to the Guthrie in 2005 with the Globe Theatre’s production of Measure for Measure, in which he played Vincentio.



Sponsored by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans
Additional support provided by the National Endowment for the Arts

In the News

KARE 11: Peer Gynt's Mark Rylance on "Showcase Minnesota"
American Theatre: Mark Rylance answers "20 Questions"
Minnesota Public Radio: Robert Bly takes on a Norwegian masterpiece

reviews

City Pages: "Strange Odyssey"
Variety: "Peer Gynt"
TCDailyPlanet: "Peer Gynt reaches deep into your soul ... assuming you've got one (i.e. you are not a troll)"

Behind-the-Scenes Video

VIDEO: Guthrie artisans mock up Designer Laura Hopkins' undulating floor for Peer Gynt.

Run time

3 hours 5 minutes, with one intermission

Resources

Program cast page/bios
Play Guide created by the Guthrie Theater