“The Open Couple” by Dario Fo and Franca Rame
Translated by Stuart Hood and directed by Ryan King
Produced by Aurora Theatre and the Itanlian Cultural Instiute – Hong Kong and co-presented by Hong Kong Repertory Theatre
Presented in English
Contains adult themes and language. Recommended for ages 13 and above
Synopsis:
In this farce about sexual politics in marriage, a man persuades his suicidal wife that an open marriage is politically correct and embarks on dalliances with younger women, to her dismay and fury. After deciding to be on her own, the tables are turned when she confesses to a new man, Nobel prize nominated professor and inspired singer-songwriter; it is the husband who then becomes suicidal.
Tickets: HKD 250
Tickets available at urbtix.hk and all the Urbtix outlets from April 24
Recommended for ages 13 and above
Contact HKRep at 3103 5900 before purchasing tickets if a wheelchair seat is required
This amateur production of “The Open Couple” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French Ltd. (www.concordtheatricals.co.uk)