Book The Master Builder tickets and see Henrik Ibsen's powerful drama at Arcola Theatre
The Master Builder arrives at London's Arcola Theatre in a bold new production of Henrik Ibsen's celebrated masterpiece, exploring ambition, legacy and the cost of success.
- See acclaimed actor Greg Hicks star as architect Halvard Solness
- Experience one of Ibsen's most influential and thought-provoking plays
- Follow a gripping story of ambition, fear, power and personal sacrifice
- Enjoy a new staging directed by Arcola Theatre's Artistic Director Mehmet Ergen
- Watch as a celebrated architect confronts his past and fears for the future
- Discover a timeless drama that remains as relevant today as ever
The Master Builder at Arcola Theatre
- Dates: 16th October - 21st November 2026
- Venue: Arcola Theatre, London
- Age Guidance: TBC
- Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (including interval)
A gripping tale of ambition, legacy and the fear of being left behind
Halvard Solness is one of the country's most successful architects. At the height of his career, he should be enjoying the rewards of his achievements. Instead, he finds himself haunted by fear. Fear of younger rivals, fear of irrelevance and fear of the mistakes that continue to shape his life.
When the mysterious Hilde Wangel unexpectedly reappears, she reminds Solness of a promise he made years earlier. Her arrival forces him to confront the choices that built his success and the personal cost that came with it.
As Hilde pushes him towards even greater ambitions, Solness becomes caught between his desire for greatness and the consequences of pursuing it. What follows is a compelling exploration of power, regret and the lengths people will go to secure their legacy.
Directed by Mehmet Ergen and adapted by acclaimed playwright David Edgar, this new production reunites Ergen with Greg Hicks following their successful collaborations on An Enemy of the People and Richard III.
Powerful, thought-provoking and packed with emotional intensity, The Master Builder remains one of Ibsen's greatest works and a must-see for fans of classic drama.
Book The Master Builder tickets today and experience this gripping revival at Arcola Theatre. Tickets delivered instantly via email & SMS.