The Affected Young Ladies

As Preciosas Ridículas

Theatre 15€

Thursday 24 September · until 27 Sept

Molière satirizes the affectation of bourgeois girls Catarina and Madalena, who pose as refined ladies and are fooled by servants disguised as nobles. Companhia Teatro Livre presents this comedy directed by Beto Coville.

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 criticize 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 win them over. That is why their suitors decide to teach them a vigorous lesson, dressing their servants, Mascarille and Jodelet, as nobles and sending them to court the precious young ladies. In due time, the original suitors arrive, unmask the servants and exult 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