Les Liaisons Dangereuses

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Les Liaisons Dangereuses

Full-Length Play, Drama  /  6w, 4m

Christopher Hampton, Choderlos de Laclos

By Christopher Hampton
From the novel by Choderlos de Laclos

"A compelling evening of malicious wit." - The New York Times

Image: Joan Marcus

Les Liaisons Dangereuses

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    6w, 4m
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Summary
A tale of seduction set in France among aristocrats before the revolution, this is a classic drama for exploring decadent sexuality, morals, and manipulation played as the ultimate game, with tragic results. The Royal Shakespeare Company's stunning production met with acclaim in Stratford, London and on Broadway. The film Dangerous Liaisons starred Glenn Close, John Malkovich, and Michelle Pfeiffer.
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"A compelling evening of malicious wit." - The New York Times

"An evening of high comedy, high drama and surprising passion." - New York Post

"Perfect." - New York Daily News

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  • Les Liaisons Dangereuses

    Image: Joan Marcus

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  • Minimum Fee: $130 per performance

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Authors

Christopher Hampton

Christopher Hampton became involved in theatre while studying French and German at Oxford University, and wrote a play in his first year.

The Royal Court's subsequent production was so successful that it transferred to the Comedy Theatre while he was still a student, making hi ...

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Choderlos de Laclos

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