The Kelvin Players

When low-life conman Tartuffe weasels his way into the life of Orgon and his family, no one is prepared for the chaos he will cause. Orgon, blinded by his admiration for the outwardly pious Tartuffe is taken in. He happily consults Tartuffe in all his affairs, even offering the hand of his daughter, Mariane, whilst the conman slyly seeks to seduce Orgon’s beautiful wife. As the family unravels, mayhem ensues. Will Tartuffe get what he wants, or what he deserves?

Tartuffe, banned in its day, still has the power to shock, despite our contemporary sensibilities. It is the presentation of unchanging human nature which has ensured it has amused and disturbed audiences in equal measure for over 350 years. The world moves on, but human beings remain the same – driven by the same needs, desires and wants as countless generations before them.

The Kelvin Players, established in 1929, is one of the largest and most respected non-professional theatre companies in the south west. From its base on Gloucester Road, over 100 company members from all ages and backgrounds present a variety of productions each year. We’re delighted to present them as part of our season this spring.