le dieu du carnage

Queensland Theatre Company is staging a production of Yasmina Reza's Le Dieu du carnage. Translated by Christopher Hampton, God of Carnage will be performed at the Cremorne Theatre from May 4.

What happens when two sets of parents meet up to deal with the unruly behaviour of their children?

Little Ferdinand has whacked his playmate Bruno with a stick, breaking two teeth.  Now it’s time for the adults to intervene.  Michel and Veronique are genial hosts.  Alain and Annette are gracious guests.  But passions are seething beneath the benign exterior, and it’s not long before the thin veneer of civilised politeness starts to crack.

A hysterically funny night of name-calling, tantrums and tears before bedtime featuring Yasmina Reza’s incisive observation, acerbic wit and deliciously shrewd humour.

Queensland Theatre Company’s co-production with Black Swan State Theatre Company plays at the Cremorne Theatre, QPAC from 4 May – 6 June. For tickets, call QTIX 136 246 or visit www.qldtheatreco.com.au