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Tartuffe, or The Impostor, or The Hypocrite (/ t ɑːr ˈ t ʊ f,-ˈ t uː f /; French: Tartuffe, ou l'Imposteur, pronounced [taʁtyf u lɛ̃pɔstœʁ]), first performed in 1664, is a theatrical comedy by Molière. The characters of Tartuffe, Elmire, and Orgon are considered among the greatest classical theatre roles.
- Molière
- 1949
A darkly comic and satirical play about a con artist who infiltrates a wealthy family under the guise of piety. Watch Ivan Heng, Benjamin Chow and more in this modern reimagining of Molière's classic, running from 4 to 28 April 2024.
Tartuffe is a classic comedy by Molière about a hypocritical imposter who manipulates a gullible family. Learn how Tartuffe ruins their lives, how they try to expose him, and how he is exposed and punished in the end.
Tartuffe, comedy in five acts by Molière, produced in 1664 and published in French in 1669 as Le Tartuffe; ou, l’imposteur (“Tartuffe; or, The Imposter”). It was also published in English as The Imposter.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Learn about the plot, characters, and themes of Molière's comedy Tartuffe, a satire of religious hypocrisy and social hypocrisy. Find out how Orgon, a gullible and naive father, is deceived by Tartuffe, a false and cunning pretender.
The French theatrical comedy Tartuffe (or The Hypocrite, or The Imposter) was written and first performed in 1664 and then almost immediately suppressed by King Louis XIV at the urging of Roman Catholic religious officials.
Tartuffe is a satire on religious hypocrisy and family drama, set in the Pakistani-Muslim community of Birmingham. Watch the trailer, see the photos and read the reviews of this wickedly hilarious adaptation by Anil Gupta and Richard Pinto.
