The play by Neil Simon is being showcased at the Fundação PLMJ on February 12 and 13.

The Fundação PLMJ in Lisbon is hosting a staged reading of The Odd Couple on February 12 and 13 at 20h00.

The famous American comedy written by Neil Simon (1927-2018), one of theatre’s most successful, prolific and performed playwrights, achieved fame on Broadway, where it was staged for many years.

In Lisbon, the play is produced by The Actor’s Sofa. It will be performed in English by a group of Portuguese actors under the direction of actress Carlota Crespo.

SYNOPSIS:

Olive and her friends are enjoying their weekly Trivial Pursuit night in Olive’s messy and ill-equipped apartment. As the game continues, Florence arrives, fresh from being dumped by her husband. Fearful that the neurotic Florence might attempt suicide, Olive invites her to move in as her roommate. However, Olive and Florence have very different personalities…

Tickets cost €14 and are available here.