OVERVIEW

• Playwright

  David Johnston (1) 

• Adapted / Translated From

  Molière

• Setting

  The 17th century

• Synopsis

  When old widower Harpingon decides to marry off his children against their will, he sets the entire family scheming to steal his fortune. With forbidden romance in the air and the family treasure buried in the backyard, it's a race to see who will come out on top. Can Harpingon stay a stride ahead and hang onto his beloved hoard, getting himself a hot young bride to boot? Or will his kids succeed in foiling his selfish plans?

• Play Type

  Adaptation/Translation
  

  Number Of Acts

  Full-Length

Cast size

• Male

  8

• Female

  3

• Total

  11

• Cast Notes

  Some cast doubling possible. See original production for details.

Original Production

• Date of First Production

  30 April 2010

• Producer

  Produced by Lyric Theatre

• Original Venue

  Elmwood Hall
  

• Venue Notes

  Performed at Elmwood Hall while the Lyric Theatre was undergoing extensive renovation.

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