Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 100, May 23, 1891

A cheeky, condensed parody of Ibsen’s “The Wild Duck” bursts onto the scene, set in the opulent drawing‑room of a Norwegian aristocrat’s home. The opening act swarms with pompous chamberlains, a bewildered photographer, and a housekeeper who becomes the unexpected focus of a to‑asting toast. Through rapid, witty exchanges, the drama lampoons the pretensions of high society while hinting at tangled family histories and hidden scandals.

The humor sharpens as the young son confronts his father, accusing him of past betrayals and dubious marriages, while the photographer grapples with his own uneasy place among the elite. Their banter crackles with irony, exposing the fragile veneer of respectability that holds the gathering together. Listeners will be drawn into a lively, farcical portrait of Scandinavian aristocracy—full of quick‑witted dialogue, absurd situations, and a satirical edge that keeps the classic tale fresh and entertaining.