State Theatre Company of SA presents "The Misanthrope" by Moliere and adapted by Martin Crimp February 18, 2011
Adelaide, South Australia 5000
Molière’s sparkling 17th-century comedy is adapted to contemporary London by Martin Crimp.
Alceste is a famous playwright disillusioned and angry with the hypocrisy, vanity and choking shallowness of the contemporary world. Vowing to reject society and to tell it like it is, his plans are derailed when he falls madly in love with American film star Jennifer.
Losing none of the biting flavour of the original, this version is fast and witty and delves deeply into the absurdities of social conventions and pretensions.
Directed by Catherine Fitzgerald and cast includes Marco Chiappi, Eileen Darley, Nic English, Patrick Graham, Jude Henshall, Caroline Mignone, Renato Musolino, Brendan Rock and Robert Tompkins
Official Website: http://www.statetheatrecompany.com.au
Added by sophiestc on January 27, 2011