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The Imaginary Invalid
Full-Length Play, Drama / 4f, 8m
Miles Malleson
The Imaginary Invalid
by Molière
Adapted by Miles Malleson
To reduce his medical fees, hypochondriac M. Argan decides to marry off his daughter Angelica to a physician's son. Unfortunately, Angelica loves Cleante.
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Cast Size
4f, 8m -
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Summary
Argan's brother Beralde and Toinette, an inventive maid, save the situation for the lovers and expose Mme Argan's schemes to bleed her husband of his fortune. Then they persuade the hypochondriac to turn physician so that he can quack himself free of charge.
- Time Period 17th Century
- Setting A sitting-room
Licensing & Materials
- Minimum Fee: £55 per performance plus VAT when applicable.