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An Enemy of the People

An idealistic doctor, Stockmann, discovers that the waters from which his native spa town draws its wealth are dangerously contaminated.

  • Full Length Play
  • Drama

  • Time Period: 19th Century
  • Target Audience: Adult
  • Set Requirements: Unit Set/Multiple Settings

  • Performance Group:
  • College Theatre / Student, Community Theatre
An idealistic doctor, Stockmann, discovers that the waters from which his native spa town draws its wealth are dangerously contaminated. As the citizens realise the financial implications, Stockmann comes under increasing pressure to keep silent.

Henrik Ibsen's play An Enemy of the People was published in 1882 and first performed in 1883.

This edition of An Enemy of the People in the Nick Hern Books Drama Classics series is translated and introduced by Stephen Mulrine.

Premiere Production: Christiania, 1883.
  • Casting: 9M, 2F