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NAC English Theatre
· 2013-2014 Season

Andy Jones, Christine Brubaker

https://nac-cna.ca/en/event/5065

Molière’s comedy classic is ingeniously re-imagined in Andy Jones’ riotous adaptation, set in 1939 Newfoundland. This Tartuffe is two hours of insanely brilliant showmanship that is witty, cutting and fierce. A blazingly funny exploration of religious hypocrisy – given a salty and distinctive Newfoundland flavour – the show starts with a slow boil which quickly roils into a steaming, rollicking love-fest, leaving audiences hiccupping with laughter. Did you...

Oct 15 - Nov 2, 2013

Babs Asper Theatre 1 Elgin Street Ottawa Canada

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Oct 15 - Nov 2, 2013

Babs Asper Theatre

Theatre

““French original takes on comedic Newfoundland flavour ... Andy Jones in clerical collar and purple stock is superb ... .” ” The Telegram

English
≈ 2 hours 30 minutes · With intermission

Molière’s comedy classic is ingeniously re-imagined in Andy Jones’ riotous adaptation, set in 1939 Newfoundland. This Tartuffe is two hours of insanely brilliant showmanship that is witty, cutting and fierce. A blazingly funny exploration of religious hypocrisy – given a salty and distinctive Newfoundland flavour – the show starts with a slow boil which quickly roils into a steaming, rollicking love-fest, leaving audiences hiccupping with laughter.

Did you know?
The French original was written in rhyming verse – a form cleverly maintained in Andy Jones’ adaptation.

Please Note:
Live Rush tickets for Tartuffe are available Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evening performances only.