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THE ODD COUPLE by Neil Simon, a staged reading at PLMJ's auditorium

14/05/2024

PLMJ and PLMJ Foundation invite you to a staged reading of Neil Simon's THE ODD COUPLE, in English. For the first time, the stage of PLMJ's auditorium will host a group of actors who will bring you one of the most known American comedies by the playwright, screenwriter and author Neil Simon.

SYNOPSIS:
Olive and her group of friends are enjoying their weekly Trivial Pursuit night in Olive’s messy and ill-equipped apartment. As the game continues, Florence arrives, fresh from being dumped by her husband. Fearful that the neurotic Florence might attempt suicide, Olive invites her to move in as her roommate. However, Olive and Florence have very different personalities...

Neil Simon (1927-2018) is widely regarded as one of the most successful, prolific and performed playwrights in theatre history. He won three Tony awards and a Pulitzer Prize for Drama, amongst others.

CAST AND CREDITS:
Maria João Almeida reads stage directions; Carolina Lopes reads Mickey; Inês da Cruz Oliveira reads Renée; Laura Frederico reads Vera; Maria de Sá reads Sylvie; Carlota Crespo reads Olive; Rita Revez reads Florence; Martim Mesquita Guimarães reads Manolo; David Bernardino reads Jesus.

A co-production by Fundação PLMJ and The Actor's Sofa
Director Carlota Crespo
Assistant Director Rita Mestre Silva
Light & Sound Marinel Matos

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Only suitable for age 16 and above.

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