TARTUFFE
By Molière
Directed By Rebecca Murphy
July 12 – 28 2024 | Co-produced with PIP Theatre
“You see him as a saint. I’m way less awed;
In fact, I see right through him. He’s a fraud!”
Orgon is a man who has it all: wealth, influence, happy children, and a doting wife. But when he falls under the spell of Tartuffe, the charismatic spiritual guide (or hypocritical fraud, depending on who you ask), he begins to lose his grasp on it all. Can his family save him, or will he be completely tartuffified?
First performed and then speedily banned in 1664, Molière’s Tartuffe is a side-splitting satirical exploration of greed, seduction, piety, and deception.
“Queensland Shakespeare Ensemble bring an infectious joyful energy and their signature lyrical skill and musicality to Molière’s famed satire Tartuffe” Backstreet Brisbane”
“very raunchy and physical” Weekend Notes”
“enough comic “business” to give Seinfeld, or even Benny Hill, a run for his money. The result is a clear winner for theatregoers as the audience cheered their approval on opening night.” Stage Whispers
PROGRAM
TEAM
Produced By: Queensland Shakespeare Ensemble as a co-production of PIP Theatre
Director/Choreographer: Rebecca Murphy
Assistant Director: Angus Thorburn
Production Manager: Sinéad Carey
Stage Manager: Jordan Ferguson
Assistant Stage Manager & Assistant Costumes: Loretta Donnelly
Set and Prop Design & Construction: Josh Murphy
Costume Design & Construction: Asia Beck
Lighting Design & Operation: Tim James
Fight & Movement Coordinator: Jason McKell
Sound Design & Composition: Silvan Rus
Mikala Crawley as Damis
Lillian Duggan as Madame Pernelle
Scott Mair as Valere
Liliana Macarone as Cleante
Franki Marrington as Flipote/ Officer/ Madam Loyal
Leah Mustard as Mariane
Rob Pensalfini as Tartuffe
Bek Schmidt as Dorine
Angus Thorburn as Orgon
REVIEWS
Blue Curtains: Appropriately far from subtle
Backstreet Brisbane: a perfectly fun evening
Westender: Unmasking Deceit In A Comedy Of Errors
Weekend Notes: This 17th-century French play is presented with a modern English translation and in great QSE style where they seek out every joke and titillating moment in the original play, capturing both why it is popular and also poignant in the world we live in today.
Stage Whispers: a clear winner for theatregoers