La Bete

La B te, the 1991 comedy by American playwright David Hirson, is set in 17th-century France and revolves around the stuffy Elomire, the head of the royal court-sponsored theatre troupe. Elomire is displeased when the troupe s patron, the Princess, wants to bring onboard the frivolous street entertainer Valere. Elomire protests heavily to appointing Valere, but the company is forced to perform one of Valere's plays, resulting in dramatic changes for the future of Elomire, Valere, and the companyitself. Elomire and Valere are left fighting to win over the Princess.

Mark Rylance, David Hyde Pierce and Joanna Lumley are to star in a new production, which will premiere in London's West End before transferring to Broadway. Matthew Warchus willdirect the revival.

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La Bête

 

Set in 17th-century France Elomire is the royal courts high minded theatre lover that heads up the theatre troupe. Elomire is outraged when Valere, the local street clown, is brought onboard by the Princess. The theatre troupe are forced to perform one of Valere’s play’s, despite Elomire’s protests. The play ends with Elomire and Valere fighting for the Princess’ affections. Who will win her over and be appointed the theatre troupe leader?

Mark Rylance, David Hyde Pierce and Joanna Lumley are to star in the new production, which will premiere in London's West End before transferring to Broadway. Matthew Warchus will direct the revival.

La Bete Now Booking

Mark Rylance leads an all-star cast in David Hirson’s highly acclaimed comedy drama La Bête, now booking at the Comedy Theatre. The former Artistic Director of Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre won Best Actor for Jerusalem at this year’s Lawrence Olivier Awards. He is joined......

Posted by Ben on Tuesday 27th April 2010 at 8:24PM