The Liar (Corneille play)

To build the plot, the author throws in some hysterical side characters like Dorante's butler Cliton, and Clarice's and Lucrece's servant Isabelle.

The production was directed by Jonathan Miller and featured Alex Jennings in the title role and Desmond Barritt as Cliton.

"[citation needed] A new translation and adaptation of the play by David Ives premiered at the Shakespeare Theatre Company in Washington, D.C. in Spring 2010, under the direction of Michael Kahn.

[2][3] A new production of Ives' script directed by William Brown was presented at Writers' Theatre in Glencoe, Illinois, from May to July, 2013.

[4] The Los Angeles premiere of The Liar by David Ives directed by Casey Stangl was presented at The Antaeus Company in North Hollywood from October to December 2013.