17th century comedy has potent message still relevant today
Exploring the way in which people are easily manipulated by symbols of power and honeyed words, Tartuffe is one of Molière’s masterpieces.
DURBAN audiences have the chance to catch the much-anticipated touring production of Molière’s Tartuffe, at the Courtyard Theatre at DUT campus on 25 and 26 May for day time school and evening public performances.
Directed by the award-winning Sylvaine Strike of the Fortune Cookie Theatre Company, Tartuffe is translated by Richard Wilbur. Molière is regarded as one of the greatest masters of comedy and director Sylvaine Strike once again brings her winning signature directorial style to this timeless global theatre classic.
Exploring the way in which people are easily manipulated by symbols of power and honeyed words, Tartuffe is one of Molière’s masterpieces, an uneasy comedy with a potent message at its core.
Controversial when it was first performed in 1664, the play was closed down, censored and Molière questioned by the religious authorities of the time, who saw in it an audacious critique of hypocrisy within the church.
Considering this, in a time when the artist, cartoonist or satirist’s freedom of expression is not guaranteed, Tartuffe is as relevant now as it was then.
Bookings can be made at Computicket on 0861 915 8000, online at www.computicket.com or at any Shoprite Checkers outlet. Tickets are R80 for adults with R60 concessions.
There is an age restriction of no under 16 years.
For day time school shows, contact Alliance Française for bookings on 031 312 9582 or afdbn@global.co.za.
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