The Imaginary Invalid

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Event The Imaginary Invalid
Venue Anthill Theatre, South Melbourne, VIC
First Date 8 March 1989
Last Date 22 April 1989
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description The play concerns a hyprochondriac, Argan, who wants to marry his daughter to a doctor to get free medical care. "Mignon's production is splendidly entertaining", while bordering on the grotesque at times.
Description Source Reviewer's Opinion
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Farce
Satire
Subjects Illness
Medicine
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Julie Forsyth Actor Toinette
Alice Garner Actor Louison
Jacek Koman Actor Cleante
Catherine McClements Actor Angelique
Alex Menglet Actor Argan
Jillian Murray Actor Beline
Malcolm Robertson Actor Monsieur Diafoirus / Monsieur Fleurant
Ian Scott Actor Beralde / Monsieur Bonnefoy
Ross Williams Actor Thomas Diafoirus / Monsieur Purgon
Rose Chong Costume Co-ordinator
Lloyd James Costume Designer
Jean-Pierre Mignon Director
Thea Brejzek Director, Assistant
Suzanne Chaundy Dramaturg/e
Liz Pain Lighting Designer
Lloyd James Make-up Artist
Jean-Baptiste Moliere Playwright
Liz Pain Production Manager
Melissa Thurgood Publicist
Delia O'Hara Stage Manager
Katharine Sturak Translator
Lloyd James Wig Stylist
Resources
Works
Text Nationality France
Production Nationality Australia
Further Information Played in the Festival of Perth, then returned home to Melbourne.
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Australian & New Zealand Theatre Record March 1989
Programme Anthill season
Event Identifier 1706