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.

In the News

KARE 11's "Showcase Minnesota" welcomes actor Mark Rylance.

American Theatre asks 20 Questions of Peer Gynt star Mark Rylance.

City Pages says "the Guthrie turns this odd tale into a sprawling, dreamlike adventure."

Variety says "the combination of Bly's translation with Rylance's assurance and questing approach to his character makes this three hours pass with intellectual charge and a pleasing emotional ambiguity."

TCDailyPlanet says "Peer Gynt reaches deep into your soul ... assuming you've got one."

Minnesota Public Radio talks about the new adaptation with Robert Bly and Mark Rylance.

Behind-the-Scenes Video

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