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Tailleur pour dames is a one-act French vaudeville farce written by Georges Feydeau, premiering in 1886. The plot is driven by classic farcical mechanics, beginning when a doctor makes a secret detour to his wife's fashionable dressmaker, leading to a cascade of hidden identities and comic misinterpretations. This work is notable for being Feydeau's first major theatrical success, establishing the tightly choreographed comedic style he would later perfect in his full-length plays. It remains a frequently performed piece in the repertoire of French farce.
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Tailleur pour dames ranks #69 of 161 in the Vaudeville ranking, behind The Alhambra Theatre (London), ahead of Keith-Albee-Orpheum (KAO).
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Who wrote the play 'Tailleur pour dames'?
The one-act farce was written by the famous French playwright Georges Feydeau. It premiered in Paris in 1886, right as his career was taking off.
What is the plot of 'Tailleur pour dames'?
The plot kicks off when a doctor makes a secret detour to his wife's fashionable dressmaker. This illicit visit triggers a chaotic cascade of hidden identities, mistaken motives, and classic farcical mechanics.
What does the title 'Tailleur pour dames' translate to in English?
The French title directly translates to 'Ladies' Tailor' or 'Dressmaker.' The plot entirely revolves around the doctor's secret visits to this specific establishment.
What genre of theater is 'Tailleur pour dames'?
It is a classic example of a French vaudeville farce. It relies heavily on rapid-fire dialogue, physical comedy, and the traditional mechanisms of bedroom farce popular in late 19th-century French theater.
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