The Misanthrope

A major revival of Molière's comedy The Misanthrope in London starring Keira Knightley, Damian Lewis, Tara Fitzgerald and Dominic Rowan.

Molière's The Misanthrope has been transported from 17th century Paris to modern-day London where Alceste is a famous British playwright disillusioned and angry with the hypocrisy, shallowness and vanity of the contemporary world. Vowing to reject society, Alceste's plans are derailed when he falls madly in love with Jennifer. An ambitious American film star and darling of the social scene, she may prove to be his biggest challenge yet.

The cast for Molière's The Misanthrope in London features Keira Knightley as 'Jennifer', Damian Lewis as 'Alceste', Tara Fitzgerald and Dominic Rowan. It is presented in a version by Martin Crimp and is directed by Thea Sharrock.

Keira Knightley's extensive film credits include the award-winning Atonement opposite James McAvoy, The Duchess, Pride And Prejudice and as 'Elizabeth Swann' in the Pirates of the Caribbean movies. She originally established herself as a film actress in the surprise film hit Bend It Like Beckham. Damian Lewis is best known for Band Of Brothers, the Steven Spielberg's award-winning mini series. His most recent London stage credits include Pillars of the Community at the National Theatre's Lyttelton Theatre and Five Gold Rings at the Almeida Theatre. Tara Fitzgerald's extensive credits include playing the role of 'Dr Eve Lockhart' in the BBC Television's popular drama series Waking The Dead. Her London stage credits include A Doll's House at the Donmar Warehouse and And Then There Were None at the Gielgud Theatre. Dominic Rowan's stage credit include A Voyage Around My Father at the Donmar Warehouse and transfer to Wyndham's Theatre, Happy Now? at the National Theatre and As You Like It at Shakespeare's Globe Theatre. His television credits include Catwalk Dogs Lynda La Plante's Trial and Retribution, The Family Man with Trevor Eve and Hearts And Bones.

The Misanthrope in London at the Comedy Theatre previews from 7 December 2009, opens on 17 December 2009 and closes on 13 March 2010.