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An adaptation of Moliere's Le Bourgeois gentilhomme. Having made his money in the rag trade, Monsieur Jourdain prepares for High Society by studying music, dancing, fencing and philosophy. He insists that his daughter, Lucile, will marry royalty. And so she does... Sort of. Le Bourgeois gentilhomme (1670) is unjustly neglected. Conceived as a comedie-ballet for Louis XIV, it demands musical resources far beyond the means of present-day theatre producers. And yet its hilarious take on the evergreen theme of social climbing merits pride of place in Moliere s catalogue of satires on human foibles: misanthropy, hypocrisy, greed, etc. This sparkling adaptation brings the play to life for 21st century English-speaking audiences for the first time.

Cast/Performers

Matthew Carter, Gabrielle Douglas, Rosemary Francis, Phil Gerrard, Rhys Lawton, Nadia Ostacchini, Lindsey Readman, Roger Sansom, Peter Saracen, Maggie Turner

Creatives/Company

Author: Paddy Gormley
Company: Logos Theatre Company
Translation: Paddy Gormley
Director: Kenneth Michaels
Costume: Michael Baldwin
Lighting: Edmund Sutton

The Social Climber

The Social Climber (Play) production archive for QTIX code T0543046050. Details of all The Social Climber archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S671166193

Archive Listings

4 Oct 11
to
29 Oct 11

Upstairs at the Gatehouse
Inner London, Greater London
Performance Details => Venue archive

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