Three-timePulitzer Prize-winner Edward Albee's most provocative, daring, andcontroversial play since Who's Afraid ofVirginia Woolf ?, The Goatwon every major award for best new play of 2002.The taleof a married, middle-aged architect whose life crumbles when he falls in lovewith a goat, the play focuses on where the limits of an ostensibly liberalsociety are. Through showing this family in crisis, Albee challenges audiencemembers to question their own morality in the face of other social taboosincluding infidelity, homosexuality, incest and, of course, bestiality.The play– subtitled “Notes for a definition oftragedy” – also features many language games and grammatical arguments inthe middle of catastrophes and existential disputes between the characters.Ashockingly entertaining parable that plumbs the deepest quest of socialconstraints on the individual expression of love. The Goat is also theconsummate theatrical expression of the themes and ideas that have made Albee “one of the great living American dramatists”– (Ben Brantley, The New York Times)“Unquestionablyone of the wittiest and funniest plays Albee has ever written” – Clive Barnes, New York Post“Leavesyou with plenty to feel and think about … a brave, questioning play.” – MargoJefferson, The New York Times“Aplay that sneaks up on you, shakes you by the shoulders, and demands yourrespect.” – Robert Brustein, The NewRepublic _ _ Du mardi au samedi à 20h15 - _ Infos et reservation : 02/762.09.63 – www.comedievolter.be
