‘Un Matrimoni de Boston’ performance

A Boston Marriage is a play written by David Mamet, first staged 19 years ago. The plot revolves around two women, Anna and Claire, who maintain an intimate relationship at a time when social norms were restrictive. Through witty, rapid dialogue, Mamet explores the complexity of their bond, which moves among love, jealousy and their personal ambitions.

The American playwright David Mamet is well known for tackling complicated themes, especially human relationships. The play stands out for its focus on identity and sexuality, as well as the power dynamics that arise in an unconventional relationship. Anna and Claire represent different aspects of women’s life and desire, allowing Mamet to delve into the tensions and intimacy that characterise their connection.

The style that makes Mamet distinctive focuses on language and the construction of his characters. His plays are normally led by men, and on this occasion he based it on a relationship between two women, a relationship that took place at the end of the 19th century and beginning of the 20th century, when many stereotypes existed. This play invites us to reflect on social frameworks and the limitations imposed on women.