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When the mistress is away, the maids will play. Two maids in service to a Madame pass the moments of their day play acting. As the line between fantasy and reality begins to disintegrate, their games take a deadly turn. Jealousy, resentment, sexual tension and betrayal converge in this classic French thriller. Suitable for 15+

The Maids

By Jean Genet

When the mistress is away, the maids will play.

New translation by Neil Bartlett
Directed and designed by Sâmir Bhamra

A poisoned teacup, a mysterious 'Monsieur', a profusion of flowers and two sisters caught up in a fantasy of conspiracy and murder.

When left alone in the house, Claire and Solange Lemercier indulge in secret rituals of hatred and revenge, directed against their wealthy Madame. They both love and hate their mistress and are drawn daily to act out fantasies of power and submission.

Will the game ever reach its conclusion, and with what consequences?

Suitable for 14+