"Laughter is the best medicine."  But not if you are Argan whose obsession with physicians and medical treatments helps him gain some order over his life which is spiraling out of control mercilessly.  His daughter has fallen in love and his second wife is plotting to take over his finances.   There is no shortage of doctors who will provide services for Argan's imagined illnesses and assist him in discovering more reasons for their assistance.  This brilliant French comedy, written in the 17th century by Moliere, is at heart a celebration of human folly.   No character goes unscathed as Moliere continues his attack on individuals and institutions which embrace a flexible and self-serving moral standard.  Come ready to laugh but don’t be surprised if you leave with a new appreciation of life.

Adapted by Miles Malleson