French plays here in May

by Larry Stenswick

The First French speaking theatre company to ever tour New Zealand will present two plays in the Memorial Theatre during the May holidays.

The contemporary classic. Antigone by Jean Anouilh will be presented on Monday. 15th of May, at 8.30pm, followed on Tuesday by a matinee and evening performance of Moliere's comedy. Les Femmes Savants.

Le Treteau de Paris has selected for this touring company the most distinguished actors, directors and designers from virtually every theatre in Paris. In its recently completed tour of North American universities the company received unanimous praise from critics and students alike.

Both plays will appear at Victoria under the auspices of the French Government.