National Theater Live brings scandal to the Michigan Theater, in the form of Christopher Hampton’s award winning play, Les Liaisons Dangereuses. Wednesday’s screening is a recording of a National Theater’s live performance of the play in London. This production marks the thirty year anniversary of the play, which is directed by Josie Rourke and stars a cast of Elaine Cassidy, Janet McTeer, and Dominic West.
Originally a novel by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos, it was adapted by Christopher Hampton in 1985. It was first performed by the Royal Shakespeare Company with a cast that included the late Alan Rickman as the Vicomte de Valmont. It has been adapted into a film as well, titled Dangerous Liaisons that starred Glenn Close, John Malkovich and Michelle Pfeiffer.
Les Liaisons Dangereuses is a story of intrigue, sex, morals, and manipulation. Set in pre-revolutionary France, the play follows the lives and rivalries of a group of aristocrats. As scandalizing as when the novel was first released, the play is sure to leave audiences amazed.
The screening at Michigan Theater is Wednesday, February 24th at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $22 for adults and $12 for students. The show has a runtime of 3 hours, that includes a 15 minutes intermission.
