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Moliere's Tartuffe

Past Show - Season

22 Oct - 06 Nov

Heath Ledger Theatre

He’s out to save your souls and all of you must love him

Moliere's Tartuffe

WA PREMIERE

Orgon is a wealthy man attempting to come to terms with middle age. Fortunately for him, and much to the dismay of his family, he meets Tartuffe – a supposed man of the cloth. Though everyone else can see Tartuffe for the fraud he really is, Orgon becomes obsessed with him, and it isn’t long before Orgon won’t make a decision without him.

The relationship initially appears to be harmless, however when Orgon begins promising his possessions, his home, even his daughter to Tartuffe, Orgon’s family resolves to expose Tartuffe for the swindler he is.

Filled with biting satire, this adaptation of thumping English verse by Justin Fleming will keep you enthralled with its Australian vernacular and subversive wit.

Dates

22 Oct - 06 Nov

Venue

Heath Ledger Theatre

Recommended Age

12+

Duration

2 hrs 30 mins (inc interval)

Content Warning

Contains adult themes.

Artists

Jenny Davis

Cast

Darren Gilshenan

Cast

Tessa Lind

Cast

Hugh Parker

Cast

James Sweeny

Cast

Steve Turner

Cast

Alison van Reeken

Cast

Emily Weir

Cast

Alex Williams

Cast

Justin Fleming

Writer

Kate Cherry

Director

Richard Roberts

Set & Costume Designer

David Murray

Lighting Designer

Tony Brumpton

Sound Designer & Composer

Peter Sutherland

Stage Manager

Georgia Landre-Ord

Assistant Stage Manager

Program

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