Faking - A Modern Adaptation of Moliere's Misanthrope
Adapted by Douglas Rintoul
Moliére’s satirical exploration of the activities of courtly life in 17th Century France, was originally produced in 1666 and became one of Moliére’s most popular plays.
This new adaptation of “The Misanthrope” is a funny and uncomfortably recognisable reflection on modern day obsession with success, media and celebrity. Set against a backdrop of bars and nightclubs, “Faking” tells the story of a young journalist who is drowning in a social whirl of false flattery and schmooze.
Savaging the socialites around him he goes on to expose the woman he loves who also happens to be the biggest faker of them all. But what if his determination to tell the truth proves more destructive than their instinct to avoid it?
Director: Douglas RintoulSet & Costume Design - Deidre Dwyer
LX Design - Deni Bish
Sound Design - Mike Stevens
Stage Manager - Ange Jones
Deputy Stage Manager - Amanda Graham
Assistant Stage Manager - Tove Moller
Board Op - Ben Vickers
CAST
Alexis (Alceste) - Alexander Vlahos, Catherine (Celimene) - Zenia Bond, Philip (Philinte) - Michael Aubin, Elena (Eliante) - Abigail Parmenter, Oscar (Oronte) - Anthony Wright-Wilson, Ariella (Arsinoe) - Rebecca Millett, Adrian (Acaste) - Philip Perry, Calire (Clitandre) - Caroline Bartleet, Barny (Du Bois) - Alun Hill
Adapted by Douglas Rintoul
Moliére’s satirical exploration of the activities of courtly life in 17th Century France, was originally produced in 1666 and became one of Moliére’s most popular plays.
This new adaptation of “The Misanthrope” is a funny and uncomfortably recognisable reflection on modern day obsession with success, media and celebrity. Set against a backdrop of bars and nightclubs, “Faking” tells the story of a young journalist who is drowning in a social whirl of false flattery and schmooze.
Savaging the socialites around him he goes on to expose the woman he loves who also happens to be the biggest faker of them all. But what if his determination to tell the truth proves more destructive than their instinct to avoid it?
Director: Douglas RintoulSet & Costume Design - Deidre Dwyer
LX Design - Deni Bish
Sound Design - Mike Stevens
Stage Manager - Ange Jones
Deputy Stage Manager - Amanda Graham
Assistant Stage Manager - Tove Moller
Board Op - Ben Vickers
CAST
Alexis (Alceste) - Alexander Vlahos, Catherine (Celimene) - Zenia Bond, Philip (Philinte) - Michael Aubin, Elena (Eliante) - Abigail Parmenter, Oscar (Oronte) - Anthony Wright-Wilson, Ariella (Arsinoe) - Rebecca Millett, Adrian (Acaste) - Philip Perry, Calire (Clitandre) - Caroline Bartleet, Barny (Du Bois) - Alun Hill