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Moliere's The Doctor in Spite of Himself

by Exchange Theatre

theatre, comedy

Moliere meets Breaking Bad. A show available in French and English, nominated for Best director at the Offies 2016

about the production

Moliere's seldom-performed farce 'The Doctor In Spite Of Himself' is revived by French theatre company Exchange Theatre. This production can play in both English and French. In this classic Moliere affair, nothing is quite what it seems. Sganarelle is a drunk and beats his wife, who in return spreads the word that he is actually a brilliant doctor who can only work when he is beaten. Cue a stream of patients and beatings - and in spite of himself, it seems Sganarelle can perform miracles after all!

about the artist

Echange Theatre or Exchange Theatre, is an international company established in 2006 in London in order to translate and produce unknown or rare French-speaking plays in English. With the use of a strong visual imagery, live music and multilingualism , Exchange Theatre's productions offer a true sensorial experience. Led by David Furlong and Fanny Dulin, the company translated for the first time plays from major French playwrights like Paul Claudel, Georges Feydeau and Xavier Durringer (London and off Broadway, 2006 to 2010)) before being resident at the French Institute (2011 to 2013). Since then, we produce ambitious bilingual productions.

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stage dimensions

width: 5 metres

height: 3 metres

depth: 7 metres

7 years and plus. Suitable for all ages.

Very funny, great ensemble work. Playful in its multilingual delivery.

Everything Theatre

Rock N Roll Moliere ! Masterful comedic style, clever, very funny. ‘Excellent performances by the cast, and masterful comedic style.’ ‘ Exchange Theatre’s version of Moliere is clever, very funny and well adapted for contemporary audiences’

The Upcoming

‘The company’s talent and vision is highly commendable and deserving of larger production values; their commitment to bringing audiences high quality French theatre in intimate venues makes them one to watch.’ ‘High voltage energy and clever direction, The Doctor in Spite of Himself entertains thoroughly. ‘

London Theatre 1

performances are available in both english and french

kids workshops around Moliere and language from 1h to 1h30 (prices start at £250 depending on number of students, frequency and workshop leaders)
kids workshop around Moliere and theatre (prices start at £250 depending on number of students, frequency and workshop leaders)
Workshop/discussion on various subjects:
Use of music in performance
Art of translation
Adapting french plays for english audiences
Theatre and the 4th wall.
Prices to be discussed.

£1450 (including VAT)
transport and over night stay may be added on top depending on location.