The Maids
Theatre (contemporary)
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Venue 236Greenside @ Infirmary Street - Ivy Studio
- 12:35
- Aug 22-27
- 55 minutes
- Country: United Kingdom - England
- Group: Glass Ceiling Theatre
- Warnings and additional info: Scenes of violence
- Babes in arms policy: Babies do not require a ticket
- Policy applies to: Children under 2 years
Description
Servitude entraps maids Claire and Solange who react with imitations of their mistress’s power and control. Reality and fantasy become distorted and rituals become obsessive. They decide that the only way out is to be rid of their mistress through murder. Jean Genet may have written The Maids over 70 years ago but it retains a remarkable contemporary relevance surrounding the exploitation of servants. Genet resisted the law, hated the bourgeoisie and his heroes were outcasts. He turned the norm on its head in this play, where the maids were not walk-on parts but leading ladies.Please note that while all media gallery content is provided by verified members of the event, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society does not review or approve this content before it is posted. Reports of inappropriate content or copyright infringement can be directed to [email protected].
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Wheelchair access type: Not fully wheelchair accessible
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