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Les Liaisons Dangereuses
Christopher Hampton
Les Liaisons Dangereuses
by Christopher Hampton, Choderlos de Laclos
Broadway West End
Highlights
120 mins 18th Century Room for Extras Unit Set/Multiple Settings Period Costumes
Awards & Recognition
Olivier Award Tony Award
Winner! 1986 Olivier Award for Best New Play Nominee: Seven 1987 Tony Awards, including Best Play
Synopsis
A tale of seduction set among the aristocrats in pre-revolutionary France, this is classic drama explores 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, in London and on Broadway.
The Oscar-winning film adaptation, Dangerous Liaisons, starred Glenn Close, John Malkovich, Michelle Pfeiffer and Uma Thurman.
Press Reviews
"An evening of high comedy, high drama and surprising passion."
— New York Post
Characters
| Character |
|---|
| Mme De Volanges |
| Cécile Volanges |
| Major-Domo |
| Le Vicomte De Valmont |
| Azolan |
| Mme De Rosemonde |
| La Présidente De Tourvel |
| Émilie |
| Le Chevalier Danceny |
| La Marquise De Merteuil |
Publication
Les Liaisons Dangereuses is a play written by Christopher Hampton and published by Samuel French .
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