© Patrick-FouqueTheatre: *The Imaginary Invalid*
4 Dec
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rue pasteur, 12100 Millau
by L'Illustre Compagnie
The modernity of Molière’s work holds no secrets for Tigran Mekhitarian. The daring Armenian director has already brilliantly reimagined *Les Fourberies de Scapin*, *Don Juan* and *L’Avare*. He is now turning his hand to *Le Malade imaginaire*. Is he prescribing a rejuvenation treatment for it? Far from it – rather, he aims to showcase the play’s undiminished vitality and relevance, as Molière’s final comedy-ballet. Transposed into contemporary settings, complete with mobile phones, jogging and antidepressants, *The Imaginary Invalid* is galvanised by the energy of the present. Mekhitarian highlights the play’s striking impact and its corrosive power. Along the way, the pastoral scene becomes an impromptu rap, whilst urban culture blends perfectly with the classical text. Mekhitarian recaptures the full intensity of Molière’s comedy, revisiting the character of Argan through the lens of his inner fire. Directed and adapted by Tigran Mekhitarian. Starring Tigran Mekhitarian, Anne Coutureau or Justine Vultaggio, L’Éclatante Marine, Brigitte Guedj or Isabelle Gardien, Cédric Welsh, Étienne Paliniewicz, Sébastien Gorski, Mélanie Ferrara or Camilla Halima Filali “Body and voice naturally convey all the verve of the text, which is brimming with mockery, insolence and malice.” sceneweb.fr Running time: 1 hour 45 minutes Suitable for all ages from 10 years old Performance presented in collaboration with ASSA-ATP and with the support of the Eiffage Company of the Millau Viaduct Around the performance: From 6.30 pm to 7.30 pm: Live broadcast from the Radio Larzac studio – A look at the world of medicine. 7.30 pm – Light refreshments provided by the Myriade association.
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