Marshal Ammar

A broad, talky stage comedy whose pleasure lies in watching a pompous man dig his own grave with dignity intact.

Directed by

Abderrazek Hammami

Starring

Hamda Tijani, Mouna Noureddine, Hédi Semlali

Overview

A masterpiece of Tunisian theatre and arguably its most iconic production to date, Marshal Ammar has been performed over 300 times across Tunisia and remains deeply ingrained in popular culture, especially through its television broadcasts. The play tells the story of a wealthy yet uncultured man, Marshal Ammar, who desperately tries to bridge the gap between his social standing and the aristocracy. His misguided attempts to appear refined lead to a series of foolish decisions, resulting in comical and often farcical situations.

How it feels

Satirical, absurd, light and warm. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Class, identity, ambition, family

Content

Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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