Players Presents LES LIAISONS DANGERUESES from London's National Theatre

On Sunday, January 8 at 1pm, the Peterborough Players will present a streamed broadcast of the National Theatre's production of LES LIAISONS DANGEREUSES By Christopher Hampton live in High Definition.?

Following the hugely successful broadcasts of Coriolanus and King Lear, National Theatre Live brings the Donmar Warehouse's highly anticipated new production of Les Liaisons Dangereuses to cinemas - broadcast live from the Donmar's London home.

Directed by Josie Rourke (Coriolanus), the cast includes Elaine Cassidy (The Paradise), Janet McTeer (The Honourable Woman) and Dominic West (The Wire). In 1782, Choderlos de Laclos' novel of sex, intrigue and betrayal in pre-revolutionary France scandalised the world. Two hundred years later, Christopher Hampton's irresistible adaptation swept the board, winning the Olivier and Evening Standard Awards for Best Play. Josie Rourke's revival now marks the play's thirty year anniversary.

Former lovers, the Marquise de Merteuil and Vicomte de Valmont now compete in games of seduction and revenge. Merteuil incites Valmont to corrupt the innocent Cecile de Volanges before her wedding night but Valmont has targeted the peerlessly virtuous and beautiful Madame de Tourvel. While these merciless aristocrats toy with others' hearts and reputations, their own may prove more fragile than they supposed.

National Theatre Live tickets are $20 each and can be purchased by calling the Box Office at 603-924-7585 or online at www.peterboroughplayers.org. The Peterborough Players theatre is handicapped accessible, is equipped with a hearing assistance system and is located at 55 Hadley Rd, Peterborough, NH 03458

The Peterborough Players 2016-2017 Arts on Screen Season includes 11 operas presented by the MET: Live in HD, 7 wonderful plays from London's National Theatre Live and 7 ballets from The Bolshoi Ballet on Screen.

The stunning ultra high resolution cinematography of the Players Arts on Screen series allows the audience to see every detail and feel as if they have been transported to New York, London and Moscow, while remaining in the comfort of their theatre. In addition, the Dolby® sound is custom designed for their theatre and provides breathtaking realism. For all three of the programs, the audience is treated to exclusive interviews with singers, actors, dancers, directors, and designers - it is an exclusive backstage pass to some of the greatest companies in the world, at a fraction of the cost of a live opera, ballet or theatre ticket.

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