The Affected Young Ladies

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Theatre 15€

Wednesday 23 September · until 27 Sept

The Affected Young Ladies, Molière's first major play, tells the story of two bourgeois girls who imitate aristocratic salons and are taught a lesson by their suitors, who dress their servants as noblemen to court them.

Brief Introduction The Affected Young Ladies, Molière's first major text, is considered by critics to be the moment he moved from farce to comedy. Aiming to criticise and ridicule, Molière invented the story of two bourgeois girls, Catarina and Madalena, who, imitating the socially superior salon-goers, call themselves Polixene and Aminte, address their servant as Almanzor, and expect the most elaborate refinements of language and gallantry from anyone who wishes to court them. That is why their suitors decide to teach them a vigorous lesson, dressing their servants, Mascarille and Jodelet, as noblemen and sending them to court the precious young ladies. In due time, the original suitors arrive, unmask the servants and rejoice at the result. Artistic Team Direction: Beto Coville | Cast: António Camelier, Beto Coville, Dan Martin, Eurico Lopes, Gabriela Ferreira, Guilherme Inácio, Joana de Verona, Luísa Ortigoso, Manuela Ferreira, Maria D’Aires, Paula Luiz and Ricardo Barbosa | Set Design: Eurico Lopes | Costumes: Mia Lourenço | Lighting and Sound Design: Pedro Santos | Commedia dell’Arte Workshop: Tobias Monteiro | Assistant Director: Gabriela Ferreira | Production: Companhia Teatro Livre Prices Discounts for this show are only available at the theatre box office. Contact 914114366