Le Mariage Forcé

("The Forced Marriage") A comedy in one act by Molière and Lully.

The original play

Written in 1664 and first performed the Palais du Louvre on 29 January, 1664, and then at the Théâtre du Palais-Royal on 15th February, 1664 by La Troupe du Roi.

Performance history in South Africa

In the original

1805: Performed in the original French by Het Fransche Liefhebbery Geselschap ("The French Amateur Company"). Also played was La Clochette (Anseaume) The performances took place in the African Theatre on 30 September June 1804. Mr Delémery is one of the actors.

Sources

http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Le_Mariage_forc%C3%A9

Bosman, 1928: 78, 90, 197,

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