The message of A Doll’s House is unbound by time
A new adaptation of Henrik Ibsen’s renowned play emphasises the performance’s universality – but the characters leave much to be desired
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Megan Gibson
Megan Gibson is the executive editor (features) of the New Statesman. She has reported from many countries, including Armenia, Estonia, Iceland, Singapore, Israel and Palestine. A lot of people struggle to place her accent.
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