The Enemy. Based on “Un enemic del poble” by Henrik Ibsen. By José Martret

One of the great works of political theatre arrives in Inca. Playwright and director José Martret revisits Henrik Ibsen's An Enemy of the People in a contemporary adaptation that confirms the relevance of one of the great classics of modern theatre. A new production by the Teatre Principal de Palma, The Enemy turns the conflict imagined by Ibsen more than one hundred and forty years ago into a sharp reflection on truth, power, manipulation, and economic interests that continue to shape our societies. The play tells the story of Dr. Thomas Stockmann, medical director of a spa that supports the entire economy of a small town. When he discovers that the waters are contaminated, he decides to make the information public out of professional responsibility. His denunciation triggers an unequal fight against political power, commercial interests, the media, and many of the town’s own citizens, willing to sacrifice the truth to preserve their well-being. Critics have highlighted José Martret’s ability to update Ibsen’s text without losing its original strength, turning it into a proposal that directly challenges the present. They have also praised the inten