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| − | + | ''[[Les Liaisons Dangereuses]]'' is a play by British dramatist Christopher Hampton [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christopher_Hampton] (1946-) adapted from the 1782 novel of the same title by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos. The plot focuses on the Marquise de Merteuil and the Vicomte de Valmont, rivals who use sex as a weapon of humiliation and degradation. | |
| + | Full-length. Cast: mixed. | ||
== The original text == | == The original text == | ||
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==Translations and adaptations== | ==Translations and adaptations== | ||
Hampton adapted the play for the screen in a 1988 film version directed by Stephen Frears. | Hampton adapted the play for the screen in a 1988 film version directed by Stephen Frears. | ||
| − | + | [[Charl Blignaut]] wrote a play ''[[Dangerous Liaisons]]'' based on the novel "Les Liaisons Dangereuses" by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos. Playscript [Typescript (photocopy)] held by [[NELM]] Location: [Collection: DALRO]: 2001. 41. 19. | |
== Performance history in South Africa == | == Performance history in South Africa == | ||
| − | ''Dangerous Liaisons'' presented at the [[Grahamstown Festival]] pre-1994, starring [[John Goddard]] | + | ''Dangerous Liaisons'' presented at the [[Grahamstown Festival]] pre-1994, starring [[John Goddard]], |
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| + | ''Dangerous Liaisons'' (done by [[KickstArt]] since 2004), directed by [[Steven Stead]] with the co-operation of [[Greg King]] starring [[Alison Cassels]], [[Carol Trench]], | ||
== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
| − | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Les_liaisons_dangereuses_(play) | + | Wikipedia [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Les_liaisons_dangereuses_(play)] |
| + | ''[[This Day]]'', 23 July 2004 (KickstArt production). | ||
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Return to [[South_African_Theatre/Plays]] | Return to [[South_African_Theatre/Plays]] | ||
Latest revision as of 11:28, 7 October 2019
Les Liaisons Dangereuses is a play by British dramatist Christopher Hampton [1] (1946-) adapted from the 1782 novel of the same title by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos. The plot focuses on the Marquise de Merteuil and the Vicomte de Valmont, rivals who use sex as a weapon of humiliation and degradation.
Full-length. Cast: mixed.
Contents
The original text
Translations and adaptations
Hampton adapted the play for the screen in a 1988 film version directed by Stephen Frears.
Charl Blignaut wrote a play Dangerous Liaisons based on the novel "Les Liaisons Dangereuses" by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos. Playscript [Typescript (photocopy)] held by NELM Location: [Collection: DALRO]: 2001. 41. 19.
Performance history in South Africa
Dangerous Liaisons presented at the Grahamstown Festival pre-1994, starring John Goddard,
Dangerous Liaisons (done by KickstArt since 2004), directed by Steven Stead with the co-operation of Greg King starring Alison Cassels, Carol Trench,
Sources
Wikipedia [2]
This Day, 23 July 2004 (KickstArt production).
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