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Title details for Tartuffe by Molière - Available

Tartuffe

by Molière
Richard Wilbur
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Initially banned in France by King Louis, Molière's celebrated social satire Tartuffe exposes false piety and hypocrisy in the Catholic Church. When a pious fraud worms his way into a wealthy family and manipulates the patriarch into giving up his fortune, it's up to his family to expose the truth before they end up in the poorhouse!

An L.A. Theatre Works full-cast performance starring:

Brian Bedford as Tartuffe
JB Blanc as M. Loyal and Officer
Daniel Blinkoff as Damis
Gia Carides as Dorine
Jane Carr as Mme. Pernelle
John de Lancie as Cleante
Martin Jarvis as Orgon
Alex Kingston as Elmire
Matthew Rhys as Valere
Sarah Zimmerman as Mariane

Translated by Richard Wilbur. Directed by Dakin Matthews. Recorded at The Invisible Studios, West Hollywood in June, 2010.

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  • Release date

    July 25, 2010

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9781580817783
      • File size: 51471 KB
      • Duration: 01:47:13

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • AudioFile Magazine
      Classic stage actor Brian Bedford, a Molire specialist, anchors this famous comedy with a vivid, credible Tartuffe, a scheming religious hypocrite, by turns oily, whiny, prurient, and ferocious. The other performers, while not as inspired, are solidly proficient and do especially well at subtly underscoring the laugh lines. A list of the characters, especially beforehand, is sorely missed; those unfamiliar with the play may have trouble pinning down who's who, especially by voice alone. The rhyming verse of premier Molire translator Richard Wilbur, while clever and facile, and recited with easy naturalness by the actors, may occasionally sound jingly to modern ears. But this is a fine performance of a classic that is still relevant and often funny. W.M. (c) AudioFile 2010, Portland, Maine
    • Library Journal

      Starred review from February 15, 2011

      This is an audio recording of a live stage performance of Pulitzer Prize winner Wilbur's celebrated translation of one of Moliere's most popular plays, a 1664 social satire exposing hypocrisy in the Catholic Church. Timing proves to be the cornerstone of this successful production as Brian Bedford, John de Lancie, Martin Jarvis, Alex Kingston, and seven other talented actors keep a steady and believable rhythm throughout their performances, responding to one another with just the right comedic timing. A fantastic listen recommended for those who enjoy full-cast productions, audio dramas, and classic satire. [See Publisher Spotlight, p. 76.--Ed.]--Lance Eaton, Peabody, MA

      Copyright 2011 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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