Enemy of the State

A world-class meeting of masters

It is with immense pride that we invite you to Henrik Ibsen’s An Enemy of the People at Bruddet Fjæreheia in the summer of 2026. Here you can experience the world’s most frequently performed playwright, second only to Shakespeare, on Northern Europe’s most unique and breathtaking stage. There is a reason Ibsen is the world’s most famous Norwegian: he is as beloved, relevant and provocative today as he was in his furious work nearly 200 years ago. And Bruddet Fjæreheia provides a spectacular natural arena for the drama, making the experience truly special and unforgettable.

Sharp, hyper‑relevant and wickedly funny
When the truth becomes dangerous, who dares to speak it out loud? Henrik Ibsen’s An Enemy of the People is an intense, thriller‑like drama that hits our turbulent times just as hard as when it was written. Democratic values, freedom of expression and a free press are under pressure. Truth is for sale – in high politics and perhaps also in local communities and circles of friends. And do we dare to stand up to “the others”, to the majority at work, in the schoolyard or in our own family?

A delicious thriller
Doctor Stockmann discovers that the pride of the town – the new spa baths – is polluted. He tries to warn the press and the politicians, but they, and the townspeople, turn against him. The play asks burning contemporary questions about morality, power and how far you are willing to go for what you believe in. And does the majority always have right on its side?

At its core, An Enemy of the People is about the choices we make every single day, and the consequences of holding on to our principles. Do you dare to speak up? Who gets to decide in the end? And how deep do our democratic convictions really run?

A star‑studded cast in the quarry
Ibsen is a global star, and An Enemy of the People is performed all over the world. That is why we have gathered some of Norway’s leading actors and artists – with an impressive list of national and international successes, loved and acclaimed by audiences and critics alike.

We will be announcing the full cast continuously as summer approaches, but can already reveal that Olav Waastad and Nicolai Cleve Broch will play the two brothers who face off against each other in this gripping drama, and that Heidi Gjermundsen Broch will play Katrine Stockmann.

Olav Waastad is one of the most distinctive performing artists of his generation, a leading actor at Nationaltheatret where he excelled in Arven (2024), and the previous winner of the Hedda Award for his unforgettable interpretation of Oskar in Blikktrommen in 2022. Olav is also known from film and TV, including the critically acclaimed NRK series Makta (2023–2024), where he played the Labour Party politician Ronald Bye.

Nicolai Cleve Broch is one of the country’s most sought-after actors on stage, film and TV. He is currently starring in the TV 2 series Nepobaby, and has previously shone in both Beforeigners, Ammo and the comedy Innebandykrigerne. Cleve Broch has worked at Nationaltheatret, Oslo Nye Teater and Det Norske Teatret, most recently at Christiania Teater in the production Rain Man from 2024 alongside Bjarte Hjelmeland.

None other than Hanne Tømta takes the helm as director. As artistic director at Nationaltheatret, she garnered international recognition and consistently set new audience records, and as a director she has won more awards than most, with productions loved by young and old alike. She is joined by a stellar artistic team, so we can promise a truly magical experience at Bruddet Fjæreheia under the night sky.

Summer’s wildest adventure
An Enemy of the People at Bruddet Fjæreheia will only play seven performances, so make sure to secure your tickets before they’re gone! Expect high drama in spectacular surroundings!