The performance featured Amir Adib, Jahangir Ramezani, Ali Shajareh, Hannaneh Safdari and Omid Mohammadnejad.

Written in 1886, 'Rosmersholm' is considered one of Henrik Ibsen ’s most intricate and enigmatic plays, exploring themes of morality, political upheaval and the lingering force of personal and societal history. Often compared in depth and symbolism to 'The Wild Duck', the play centers on the emotional and ideological struggle of its protagonist, Johannes Rosmer.

Rosmer, a former clergyman and aristocrat haunted by his wife Beata’s suicide, finds himself torn between the conservative traditions of his upbringing and his newfound support for political reform.

Living with him at the Rosmersholm estate is Rebecca West, a complex and morally ambiguous figure whose presence gradually reveals unresolved tensions linked to Beata’s death. Though Rosmer insists their relationship is platonic, their bond becomes fraught with guilt, desire and conflicting loyalties.

Tensions escalate when Rosmer’s brother-in-law, Professor Kroll, denounces Rosmer’s reformist views and publicly attacks both Rosmer and Rebecca, deepening the psychological strain within the household. Rebecca later confesses her role in exacerbating Beata’s despair, shattering the trust between her and Rosmer.

The tragedy culminates when Rosmer, overwhelmed by guilt, asks Rebecca to prove her devotion by following Beata’s path into the mill-race. Rebecca agrees, and the two ultimately walk to their deaths together — a stark conclusion underscoring the play’s themes of moral entrapment and the destructive weight of the past.

The title Rosmersholm resonates with Norwegian folklore, echoing the legend of Rosmer Havmand, a merman who lures women to their doom. Ibsen’s original working title, 'White Horses', further highlights the play’s spectral and symbolic undertones.

Ibsen (1828–1906), widely regarded as the father of modern drama, played a pivotal role in the development of theatrical realism. His works remain among the most frequently performed worldwide, with 'A Doll’s House' ranked as the most staged play globally in 2006.