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Tartuffe

BBC One
on BBC One London

by Moliere
English version by Richard Wilbur
A Play of the Month presentation starring Michael Hordern, Michael Craig, John Standing

A brilliantly witty satire, in which the hero strips a family of its wealth and virtue, Tartuffe was banned from public performance for five years by Louis XIV.
(David Nettheim is in 'Canterbury Tales' at the Phoenix Theatre, London)

Contributors

Author:
null Moliere
English version by:
Richard Wilbur
Dances arranged by:
Geraldine Stephenson
Costumes:
Rita Reekie
Lighting:
Robert Wright
Script Editor:
Rosemary Hill
Designer:
Fanny Taylor
Producer:
Cedric Messina
Director:
Basil Coleman
Moliere and Officer:
David Nettheim
Madame Pernelle:
Mary Morris
Flipote:
Jill Easter
Elmire:
Toby Robins
Dorine:
Patricia Routledge
Damis:
Nicholas Young
Mariane:
Belinda Carroll
Cleante:
John Standing
Orgon:
Michael Craig
Valere:
Nicholas Jones
Tartuffe:
Michael Hordern
Loyal:
John Barrett
Source: Radio Times

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