Dangerous Liaisons

Kwasuka Theatre, Durban
2004
“The story of conniving cad Vicomte de Valmont is revisited in a very handsome and engaging local stage production… superbly designed with customary panache and deft attention to detail by Durban’s talented Greg King.”

Billy Suter, The Mercury 30.07.2004
“A sexy and sumptuous production that hits the mark… Stead and King are carrying on with King’s aim of bringing the best of world theatre to KZN.”

Margaret von Klemperer, The Witness 29.07.2004
“Lavish, seductive and tightly acted, Dangerous Liaisons, that tale of revenge, deceit, power and control is a production that Durbanites would be silly to miss. Clare Mortimer is superb as the clinical Marquise and her understated performance only serves to enhance the sexual tension between her and Valmont. Steven Stead is highly convincing as Valmont-simultaneously repulsive and seductive-and he burns with the sexual arrogance necessary for the character to triumph over his conquests…the lush and innovative costumes by top Durban designer Terrence Bray add a wonderful decadence to the entire experience…a bold and sensual production which allows its talented actors to smoulder and scheme in a display of sharp, taut theatre.”

Helen Walne, The Daily News, 30.07 2004
  • Best Set Design – Durban Theatre Awards 2004: Greg King
  • Best Lighting – Design Durban Theatre Awards 2004: Mike Broderick
  • Best Costume Design – Durban Theatre Awards 2004: Terrence Bray
  • Best Actress – Fools' Awards 2005: Clare Mortimer
  • Best Set Design – Fools’ Awards 2005: Greg King
  • Best Costume Design – Fools’ Awards 2005: Terrence Bray