the            liar

Paris is changing and lying is the fashion. Dorante, newly returned to the capital, 

is out for adventure, ready to make his name through charm, charisma and elaborate lies. 

Corneille, one of the great dramatists of the seventeenth century, presents a fast-paced 

ride through a chaotic world where truth takes a back seat. 

 

The Department of Theatre, Film and Television presents Corneille’s twisting tale of deceit 

and extravagance, The Liar. Ranjit Bolt’s translation explores a trickster’s journey to finding love, 

juggling the expectations of his father, suitors, and an increasingly baffled servant. 

 

This ambitious production weaves elements of illusion and deception into the performance 

through projection and a creative set design.