He is arrogant, manipulative, and dishonest, and yet we can’t take our eyes off him. He is Peer Gynt. A timeless and rarely-produced masterpiece, with a newly commissioned translation by prolific poet and Minnesota native Robert Bly, this charming fantasy play captures the misadventures of the charismatic Gynt on a journey to find his place in the world.
Peer Gynt performs on the Wurtele Thrust stage; Tim Carroll directs. Mark Rylance stars in the title role.