Les Liaisons Dangereuses

Les Liaisons Dangereuses

Les Liaisons Dangereuses

Les Liaisons Dangereuses

Overview

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.

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Details

  • Genre: Period
  • Time Period: 18th Century
  • Cast Attributes: Room for Extras
  • Target Audience: Adult

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