"Powder Keg" play poster (2015)

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2015

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"The Powder Keg" is a famous comedy by French playwright and novelist Georges Feydeau. It is a game. The play takes place in Paris, 19th century France. Vatelin, one of the main characters, He suspects that she is cheating on him. One evening, Vatelin went to observe his wife's behavior. returns home early. However, unexpectedly, his wife turns out to be the man she planned to cheat on him with. Victor Emmanuel is about to leave home with Chandebise. While Vatelin, who caught his wife, tries to solve the situation and save his reputation, events take place. becomes increasingly complex. Various incidents of misunderstandings, secret identities and funny coincidences mixes together. Other characters include Vatelin's former lover Lucienne, a maid, There is a shoemaker and others. "The Powder Keg" deals with universal themes such as love, infidelity, jealousy and rebellion against social norms. While dealing with themes, it provides the audience with a laughter-filled experience. Georges Feydeau's masterfully constructed dialogues and humorous situations make the play an unforgettable work. makes it happen.

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Art on campus, METU theater plays, Powder keg

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https://hdl.handle.net/11511/108735
https://bellek.metu.edu.tr/handle/11511/108735

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METU Bellek, Multimedia