Indianostrum, a renowned theatre company from Pondicherry, is gearing up to present a theatrical performance of Molière’s The School for Wives (L’école des Demmes) in Bengaluru. The troupe will present shows on September 7, Friday, at 7.30 p.m. at Jagriti Theatre, Whitefield, and on Saturday, September 08, 03:30 pm and 7.30 pm at Ranga Shankara, J.P.Nagar.
The play is a ‘disloyal adaptation’ of Molière’s popular play, where the performers explore the story of Agnès when she was just a four-year-old child and was bought by Arnolphe from her guardian. She was raised to be the perfect wife for Arnolphe, albeit an ignorant person. She was kept away from any kind of knowledge or education in a secluded house with only two servants who were as ignorant as she was. With no opportunity to interact with the outer world, she spent 16 years of her life in Arnolphe’s house. Arnolphe is now ready to marry her. Will her story end up the way Arnolphe planned it, or will Agnès write her own story? This is what the play delves into.
Directed by Koumarane Valavane, and assisted by Srijita Kar Chowdhury, the play stars 16 talented actors and a skilled production team from across the country. Speaking to The Hindu, Mr. Valavane says that he wanted to bring out the experience the character Agnès goes through but in an Indian setup.
