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The Barber of Seville (Sahlins)

Full-Length Play, Comedy  /  1w, 7m

Pierre Augustin de Beaumarchais, Bernard Sahlins

By Pierre Augustin de Beaumarchais
Translated and Adapted by Bernard Sahlins

This simple story born in Greek comedy acquired an unbridled sense of irony and an insolent boldness with the introduction of the character Figaro, the barber who lacked an inborn notion of status but possessed a keen knowledge of how to operate the levers of society. He shines with zest and love of…

The Barber of Seville (Sahlins)

  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    1w, 7m
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Farce

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Summary
This simple story born in Greek comedy acquired an unbridled sense of irony and an insolent boldness with the introduction of the character Figaro, the barber who lacked an inborn notion of status but possessed a keen knowledge of how to operate the levers of society. He shines with zest and love of life in this deft adaptation of a beautifully playable farce aimed at modern audiences.

Also available here in a translation by Albert Bermel.

  • Cautions
    • Mild Adult Themes

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Pierre Augustin de Beaumarchais

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Bernard Sahlins

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