Large text on the left says "Dangerous Liaisons. Now Playing." Quoted text on the right says "Blazing central performances" from the Toronto Star and "A stylish celebration of cruelty, decadence and downfall, it is irresistible" from Postmedia.

Jessica B. Hill (left) and Jesse Jervais in Dangerous Liaisons. Photography by David Hou.

Large title text on the right says "Dangerous Liaisons". On the left, Le Victome de Valmont, La Marquise de Merteuil and Madame de Tourvel all wear period costumes and wigs. Photography by Ted Belton.

Jesse Gervais, Jessica B. Hill and Celia Aloma. Photography by Ted Belton.

Festival Theatre

August 6 – October 25 |

Opens August 22

Classic

DANGEROUS LIAISONS

By Christopher Hampton

From the novel Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Choderlos de Laclos

Directed by Esther Jun

“LOVE IS SOMETHING YOU USE, NOT SOMETHING YOU FALL INTO.”

Two aristocrats in pre-Revolutionary France, embark on a dangerous game of manipulation and seduction leaving behind a trail of victims of their subterfuge. Revenge and conquest drive their actions until they themselves fall victim to unexpected emotions. A scandalously clever period drama, the play delivers a nasty bite, guaranteed to sting the conscience of its audiences.

Audience Advisory: This production explores mature themes of sexuality and depicts scenes of sexual violence and coercion, including with a minor, which viewers may find disturbing. Not recommended for children under 16. Includes coarse language. Haze is used.

Runtime: 2 hours and 36 minutes, including one 20-minute intermission*
*Run times are approximate

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CAST & CREATIVE

CAST

CREATIVE

PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO

Three women sit around a small pink table, each holding a fan of cards. They wear long period dresses with intricate details and jewelry the setting features elaborate décor.

From Left: Nadine Villasin, Jessica B. Hill and Seana McKenna in Dangerous Liaisons. Photography by David Hou.

A man and a woman are seated at a pink table with a tea set. The man is wearing a blue and black striped suit and is holding a teacup and saucer. The woman is wearing a long maroon and turquoise dress as she converses with the man.

Jesse Gervais (left) and Jessica B. Hill in Dangerous Liaisons. Photography by David Hou.

A woman holds her hand out, laughing, while a man kisses it. The woman is wearing a dark maroon dress with teal jacket and the man wears a blue striped suit. The room is decorated with pink furniture and feathers.

Jessica B. Hill (left) and Jesse Gervais in Dangerous Liaisons. Photography by David Hou.

Three women in 18th-century dresses; two are sitting around a blue table holding playing cards and one is sitting in the foreground holding an embroidery hoop.

From Left: Seana McKenna, Nadine Villasin and Ashley Dingwell in Dangerous Liaisons. Photography by David Hou.

A woman reads a note while a man stands a short distance behind her. The woman wears a light blue dress with floral details on the skirt and a pink striped jacket. The man wears a blue striped suit. There are three pieces of ornate, turquoise furniture behind them.

Jesse Gervais (left) and Ashley Dingwell in Dangerous Liaisons. Photography by David Hou.

A woman stands holding a small book. She wears a light purple gown with floral details and lace cuffs. Behind her is a blue and turquoise peacock statue.

Celia Aloma in Dangerous Liaisons. Photography by David Hou.

A man stands behind a woman. They're both wearing period costumes; the woman is wearing a light purple dress, and the man is wearing a blue and black striped vest and trousers with a white shirt with puffed sleeves. In the background is a peacock decoration.

Celia Aloma (left) and Jesse Gervais in Dangerous Liaisons. Photography by David Hou.

A woman in a light purple dress reclines on a patterned chaise lounge, holding her midsection.

Celia Aloma in Dangerous Liaisons. Photography by David Hou.

A woman stands before a wall of mirrors. She is wearing a dark maroon dress with lace details on the cuffs and around the neck, with an alligator skin jacket. The room is decorated with ornate blue furniture and decor.

Jessica B. Hill in Dangerous Liaisons. Photography by David Hou.

A man laughs jovially as he stands before a wall of mirrors. He wears a blue floral patterned suit with silver stitched details, a silver scarf and long coat. Ornate blue furniture decorates the room behind him.

Jesse Gervais in Dangerous Liaisons. Photography by David Hou.

A woman and a man stand closely together, facing each other. The man holds the woman's waist while the woman holds the man's arms. They wear ornate period clothes.

Jessica B. Hill (left) and Jess Gervais in Dangerous Liaisons. Photography by David Hou.

A woman stands with her hand outstretched, touching a cross mounted on the wall beside her. She wears a light purple floral dress, with a long jacket and lace details. She looks concerned.

Celia Aloma in Dangerous Liaisons. Photography by David Hou.

A woman is sitting on a chaise lounge. She wears a dark blue 18th-century outfit with ornate gold details and white frilled cuffs and collar. She is also wearing a large feathered hat. Beside her is a small table with a bottle and two glasses.

Sara Farb in Dangerous Liaisons. Photography by David Hou.

A man is laying on a floral pink couch with his head resting on a woman's lap. The man is bare-chested and wears only grey trousers with white socks. The woman wears a purple corset and dark blue dressing gown with several necklaces and large pearl earrings.

Leon Qin (left) and Jessica B. Hill in Dangerous Liaisons. Photography by David Hou.

A woman and a man sit closely together on an ornate pink couch. The woman is wearing a pink corset with white undergarments and many long necklaces. The man is wearing a blue and black patterned suit with silver stitched details and scarf and lace trim.

Jessica B. Hill (left) and Jesse Gervais in Dangerous Liaisons. Photography by David Hou.

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