moliere's
'THE HYPOCHONDRIAC'
by richard bean
A new version
by Richard Bean
(One Man Two Governors)
Moliere's classic farce pokes fun at Argan, a man so obsessed by his own imaginary ailments that he can no longer control his haphazard household or the mercenary medics
he employs.
With doctors determined to grow fat from profits of his condition, Argan's closest relatives battle to show him the truth of his situation. Using elaborate trickery, they strive to sure the real disease from which he suffers, managing to pile confusion upon
hilarious confusion.
Summer Theatre and George Lassos the Moon combine to bring this spellbinding comedy to Hastings and Smallhythe Spring 2020.
Cast:
Argan - Mike Stoneham
Tionette - Maxine Roach
Beline - Susannah Mayor
Angelique - Daisy Estall
Cleante -
Peter Charles Miller
Dr Diafoirerhoea -
Peter Mould
Thomas Diafoirerhoea - Charlie Abrahams
Beralde - Zo Morgan
Dr Purgon - Otti Albietz
Deuxfois - Matt Turpin
... with music from otti albeitz