The Misanthrope (Comedy Theatre, West End) Comedy Theatre, West End, Greater London Panton Street, Greater London, SW1Y 4DN Angry playwright Alceste detests the superficial world of show business and has an uncomfortable habit of speaking his mind even when it is against his own best interests. The trouble is he has fallen passionately in love with a twenty year old Hollywood starlet who, while claiming to reciprocate his feelings, continues to flirt outrageously with a whole series of influential media personalities in order to further her career. Will love triumph over cynicism and the individual over the pack or are they set on a cruel collision course? Martin Crimp whisks Moliere's 17th-century masterpiece from the court of Louis XIV straight into the heart of the contemporary London media scene to explore the conflict between integrity and success. Losing none of the biting flavour of the original, Crimp's version is fast, witty and complete with rhyming couplets. Details for all current productions of The Misanthrope Details for this production/tour of The Misanthrope Details of all current/future shows at Comedy Theatre, West End, Greater London. Dates & Times 05 December 2009 to 13 March 2010 Opens 17 December 2009. Mon-Sat 19:30. Wed,Sat mats 14:30. Xmas Schedule: Dec 24 14:30 only. No perf. Dec 25. Extra Mat Dec 28,31 at 14:30 Prices and Tickets Published: £20.00 to £49.50 Who's Who Author: Martin Crimp (based on the play by Moliere) Producer: oward Panter Producer: Tali Pelman (for the :Ambassador Theatre Group) Producer: Sweet Pea Productions Producer: Tulchin/Bartner Productions Director: Thea Sharrock Design: Hildegard Bechtler Performer: Damian Lewis (Alceste) Performer: Keira Knightley (Jennifer) Performer: Tara Fitzgerald Performer: Dominic Rowan Performer: Tim McMullan Performer: Chuk Iwuji Performer: Kelly Price Performer: Nicholas Le Provost

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