Romola Garai to star in Almeida’s new A Doll’s House production
The Almeida Theatre has announced the full cast for its upcoming revival of Henrik Ibsen’s A Doll’s House, adapted by Anya Reiss and directed by Joe Hill-Gibbins. Romola Garai will lead the cast as Nora in a production running from March to May 2026.
The Almeida Theatre’s production of A Doll’s House will feature Romola Garai in the central role of Nora, marking her return to the venue after her Olivier Award-winning performance in The Years. Joining her are James Corrigan, Olivier Huband, Tom Mothersdale and Thalissa Teixeira.
This new version of Ibsen’s classic play, adapted by Anya Reiss, explores the strained marriage of Nora and Torvald as they face a scandal that challenges the very foundations of their relationship. The production will be directed by Joe Hill-Gibbins.
The creative team includes set designer Hyemi Shin, costume designer Alex Lowde, lighting designer Lee Curran and sound designer Gareth Fry. Movement direction is by Jenny Ogilvie, with Amy Ball as casting director and Phillippe Cato as assistant director.
The Almeida’s staging of A Doll’s House reflects continued interest in revisiting Ibsen’s influential work through contemporary adaptations. The production is scheduled to run from 31 March to 16 May 2026, with full casting details now confirmed.