Switzerland, Chile, Italy

Molières "Tartuffe oder Der Heuchler"

We interpret Molière’s classic play in the style and spirit of the original Italian theatre form, the Commedia dell’arte – with movement, live music, wit and a rich variety of language. Molière’s *Tartuffe, or The Hypocrite* is a profound and razor-sharp comedy, brimming with situational humour and explosive content, which could not be more relevant today. It depicts the ‘Tartuffisation’ of a small household, which stands as a microcosm of the wider world. With wit and passion, this household resists the impending seizure of power by a hypocrite and fraudster. Tartuffe, arguably the most famous hypocrite in world literature, skilfully exploits human susceptibility to seduction. In the fight against hypocrisy, despotism, fake news and lies, it is ultimately the women who bring salvation. The Swiss theatre company Compagnia Za-Zà tours the country on a travelling stage, just as Molière and his troupe did in their day, uniting Italian and French theatrical traditions beneath the starry sky. Za-Zà’s *Tartuffe* also works indoors and will continue to be performed indoors in various locations in the future.

Genre/s:
Drama

Stage language/s:
German, French, English, Italian, Rhaeto-Romance, Spanish

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