
Thon Man Molière
By Liz Lochhead
Directed by Tony Cownie
“Why do folk not, ever, catch on to themselves?...Ach, gies you another interesting nutter to play...”
Welcome to Paris at the time of Louis XIV. Come backstage and meet the King’s theatre company - a troupe of, grande dames, old hams, ingénue’s and of course, their leading man. Right at the centre, author of their dramas and cause of all their troubles – Thon man Molière.
In constant threat of debtor’s prison, in big bother with church and state and - worst of all - disastrously in love with the wrong wife, Jean-Baptiste Poquelin de Molière writes brilliant comedies inspired by a desperate life. But telling the truth is a dangerous business and getting his latest drama on stage could be the death of him!
Writer of the acclaimed Perfect Days and Mary Queen of Scots got her Head Chopped Off, as well as celebrated Scots versions of Medea, Oedipus, Antigone and Molière's great trio of masterpieces; poet and playwright Liz Lochhead returns to The Lyceum with a brand new original play. It tells the story of her hero, the great comedian Molière; his scandalous marriage, his scurrilous plays and the irresistible creation of his infamous and celebrated satire Tartuffe.
#ThonManMoliere | #lyceum50
Commission supported by
Dr David McNeil Summers Charitable Trust
Age guidance: 14+
Cast and Credits
CAST
Jimmy Chisholm Moliere
Molly Innes Toinette
Siobhan Redmond Madeleine Bejart
Sarah Miele Menou
Steven McNicoll Gros-Rene Du Parc
Nicola Roy Therese Du Parc
James Anthony Pearson Michel Baron
Leigh Simpson (Young Company) Mathurine
CREATIVE TEAM
Director Tony Cownie
Writer Liz Lochhead
Designer Neil Murray
Lighting Designer Chris Davey
Composer Claire McKenzie
Video
Thon Man Moliere
Reviews from the press and audiences for Thon Man Moliere
Dates, Times & Prices
20 May – 11 June 2016
£10 Previews 20, 21, 23 May, Preview tickets on sale here
EVENINGS, 7.30pm
Tuesday - Saturday
MATINEES, 2pm
Wednesdays and Saturdays
Running Time
Approximately 2hrs 15 minutes, including one 20 minute interval
Post-show discussion
Tuesday 31 May, FREE
For Access performances see below.
Prices
Individual Tickets
EVENINGS, 7.30pm
Tuesday - Saturday: £15 - £29.50
MATINEES, 2pm
Wednesday and Saturday: £13 - £25
Concessions
From £10, not available on Premium Seats
All prices guaranteed until 5 September 2015
Accessibility
AUDIO DESCRIBED
- Thursday 2 June- 7.30pm
- Touch Tour - 6.15pm
- Saturday 4 June - 2pm
- Touch Tour - 12.45pm
BSL INTERPRETED
- Wednesday 8 June - 7.30pm
CAPTIONED
- Saturday 11 June - 2pm
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Press Coverage
REVIEWS
★★★★
"Scandalous affairs and royal tiffs abound in this excellently acted, Scots-tinted take on the brilliant but self-destructive French playwright"
The Guardian
★★★★
"Complex, hilarious and masterfully executed account of Moliere's creation of Tartuffe"
The Stage
★★★★
"The text fairly fizzes with rich and at times bawdy language all delivered brilliantly and passionately by this terrific comic ensemble"
Edinburgh Guide
★★★★
"a loving homage"
The Herald
"a great piece of comedy skilfully using Scots language to its best"
Southside Advertiser
★★★★
"Beautifully staged and excellently acted"
All Edinburgh Theatre
★★★★½
"a remarkable blend of French-Scottish humour and genius"
Reviews Hub
★★★★
"characters worthy of the rich writing"
The Times
★★★★
"the audience finds itself suddenly, brilliantly caught, somewhere between laughter, tears, and eternity."
The Scotsman
"not once does the production lull or lose our engagement. We swept along, and into this world."
Young Perspective
★★★★
"a passionate, intense and hilarious affair."
Lothian Life