The Conceited Invalid

1673. We no longer live in the Dark Ages; you can’t just force a girl to marry a chosen suitor against her will. Or do we?

1673. We no longer live in the Dark Ages; medical science is advancing, and we cannot ignore the findings of the latest research. Or do we?

Angelika loves Cléante, Cléante loves Angelika. Beline loves herself. Toinette loves the truth. Public servants (doctors, pharmacists, notaries) love money. Argan loves illness.

How will this end happily?

Danielle Dutombé and András Laár (40 years later) are love each other again, and to mark the occasion, they’ve created a fresh, modern script based on Molière’s immortal comedy.

Cast:

Argan, the (self-)proclaimed invalid: András Laár

Beline, his second wife: Danielle Dutombé

Dr. Purgon / Dr. Diafoirus, doctors: László Baj

Angelika and Lujza, Argan’s daughters: Eszter Farkas

The Notary / Cleante, Angelika’s lover: Ersan David Helvaci

Thomas Diafoirus, Angelika’s fiancé / Béralde, Argan’s younger brother: Dániel Pálinkás

Toinette, maid: Barbara Szitás

Production manager: Ádám D. Varga

Set design: Borcsa Kiss

Music: András Laár

Assistant Director, Dramaturg: Noémi Lengyel

Director: Danielle Dutombé