23 April - 9 May 2026
Directed by Lainie Hart
Written by Christopher Hampton
From the novel by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos
Preview Thursday 23 April (followed by a Q&A with the cast and director)
Season: 24 April – 9 May 2026
Evenings 7:30pm: Wed – Sat
Matinees 2pm: 2, 3, 9 May
SYNOPSIS
From Christopher Hampton's celebrated adaptation of de Lacios' classic eighteenth-century epistolary novel where reputation is all in the salons of the rich and powerful. Set in the glittering decadence of pre‑Revolutionary France, Les Liaisons Dangereuses follows the Marquise de Merteuil (Jordan Best) and the Vicomte de Valmont (Jim Adamik), two aristocrats who wield seduction like a blade. Their dangerous games spiral into betrayal, obsession, and devastating consequences, revealing the rot beneath society’s polished veneer.
CAST
Merteuil: Jordan Best
Valmont: Jim Adamik
Tourvel: Yanina Clifton
Rosemonde: Ros Engeldow
Cecile: Jamie Johnston
Mme de Volange: Desiree Bandle
Danceny: Isaiah Prichard
Azolan: Jack Shanahan
Emilie: Ashleigh Butler
Mme Dubois, La Gouvernante: Joan White
Adele, a servant: Amy Gottschalk
Jacques, a servant: James Grudnoff
An Amateur Production By Arrangement with ORIGIN (TM) Theatrical, on behalf of Samuel French Inc. - A Concord Theatricals Company
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NB. This production includes haze machine effects, sword fighting and depictions of sexual manipulation, coercion and non-consensual sexual activity.
PERFORMANCE DATES & TIMES
Thursday 23 April, 7:30pm Preview (followed by a Q&A with the Cast & Director)
Friday 24 April, 7:30pm Opening Night
Saturday 25 April, 7:30pm
Wednesday 29 April, 7:30pm
Thursday 30 April, 7:30pm
Friday 1 May, 7:30pm
Saturday 2 May, 2:00pm & 7:30pm
Sunday 3 May, 2:00pm
Wednesday 6 May, 7:30pm
Thursday 7 May, 7:30pm
Friday 8 May, 7:30pm
Saturday 9 May, 2:00pm & 7:30pm
TICKETS
Single tickets on sale NOW
Standard — $50
Preview — $40
Members — $38
Under 30s — $25
Concession (Full Time Student, Concession Card, Seniors Card) — $42
Group (6+) — $42
All web and Telephone sales are subject to a $4 per transaction Booking Fee
See also
Actioning for Actors: a rehearsal and performance technique with Lainie Hart
At the heart of every magnetic performance is a profound commitment to action. Since, put simply, taking action is at the heart of all acting.
Mon 27 April (Anzac Day public holiday) 10am-12pm @ Canberra REP Theatre
