The Pretentious Young Ladies

As Preciosas Ridículas

Theatre 15€

Saturday 26 September · until 27 Sept

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Molière's first great comedy, directed by Beto Coville with the Companhia Teatro Livre: two affected bourgeois girls pose as refined 'précieuses' until their suitors teach them a clever lesson by dressing their servants up as noblemen.

Brief Introduction The Pretentious Young Ladies, Molière's first great text, is considered by critics as the moment when he left farce behind for comedy. With the aim of criticising and ridiculing, Molière invented the story of two bourgeois girls, Catarina and Madalena who, imitating the socially superior frequenters of the salons, call themselves Polixene and Aminte, style their servant 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 noblemen and sending them to court the precious young ladies. In due time, the original suitors arrive, unmask the servants and exult at the outcome. Artistic Sheet Direction: Beto Coville | With: 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 design and sound: Pedro Santos | Commedia dell'Arte workshop: Tobias Monteiro | Direction assistance: Gabriela Ferreira | Production: Companhia Teatro Livre Prices Discounts for this show are only available at the Theatre box office. Contact 914114366