Strindberg Season: Miss Julie

“The second part of the evening is an equal delight with Strindberg’s classic tale of love between the classes. Miss Julie is probably one of the most frequently performed dramas in the world and this production is a worthy addition. Valborg Froysnes as Julie skilfully manipulates her prey, teasing the valet Jean with her childlike guile. At turns spoilt, stubborn, carefree and angelic, Froysnes also manages to manipulate the audience, leaving us to deal with the debris of raw emotion laid before upon the stage. Marc Bolton perfectly cast as the noble but heartless lover, Jean, in a role that demands as many twists, turns and deceits as the heroine, while Sanna Stellan excels as the pragmatic Kristin. The tenacity of the performances combined with simple staging and concise direction make for a superb if somewhat exhausting evening of passionate drama.”