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In Quartett, Merteuil and Valmont, the two main characters of Choderlos de Laclos' novel Les Liasons Dangereuses, perform the roles of their two victims, and each other, in a cynical ritual of mutual humiliation. Wordplay replaces intimacy and point-scoring. prevents them from expressing their love. The downward spiral of perverted images of affection leads to self-destruction. This energetic, sexy production showcases the talents of two adventurous actors whose physical performance style matches the power of Müller's language. Banned in the DDR for 'obscenity' and because, according to the Ministry of Culture, 'Müller sometimes needs to be saved from himself', this battlefield of love will challenge your boundaries...

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Company: Quartett Theatre Company