Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme, de Molière

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Ooh-La-La!

A new production (in French) of this delightful classic

In seventeenth century France the gentlemen of the aristocracy were respected not only for their political power, their wealth and education, but also for the lush and opulent extravagance of their attire, which was seen as the fashion of the day. So when Monsieur Jordain, an ordinary tradesman, thinks that he can becomes one of these fine noble gentlemen simply by taking a few lessons in dance and philosophy, and by employing a tailor to make him look like one, much humour and farce results. His behaviour becomes ever more silly and he has no idea that he is turning into a pretentious fool. He is mocked by his wife and servants and taken advantage of by friends who take his money in return for encouraging his folly.
This is a hilarious story, and a glorious satire on class and pretension, as relevant to today as it was in Paris in 1670, when it was first performed for the king of France.

Tour De Force Theatre is delighted to bring you a new production of this Molière classic. It is a performance lead by five experienced French performers and filled with music, dance and rich comedy.
We hope it will be received at least as well as our previous French language productions, which have included St Exupery’s Le Petit Prince, Louis Malle’s Au Revoir Les Enfants, Ionesco’s Rhinoceros, and Molière’s Le Malade Imaginaire.

More information about Tour De Force Theatre Company can be found on our website: www.tdftheatre.com