Cast announced for The Hypochondriac at Sheffield’s Crucible Theatre
Sheffield Theatres has announced the cast for The Hypochondriac, Roger McGough’s celebrated adaptation of Molière’s witty satire.
The production will run at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield from 30 September – 21 October 2023.
The cast includes Jonathan Ainscough as the Purgeon and Main Carer to Ill Servant and the on-stage Musical Director (playing piano and accordion), Zak Ghazi-Torbati as Clèante and Servant, Chris Hannon as Doctor Diaforius and Béralde, Edward Hogg as Argan, Zweyla Mitchell Dos Santos as Toinette, Jessica Ransom as Béline and Servant, Saroja-Lily Ratnavel as Angélique, André Refig as Bonnefoi and Ill Servant and Garmon Rhys as Thomas Diaforius, Fleurant and Servant.
The play revolves around wealthy Argan, who is self-obsessed and constantly preoccupied with his health. He spends much of his time and money visiting the family physician, resulting in mounting medical bills.
Believing he has found the perfect solution to his health concerns, Argan’s antics exasperate his household. As the household grows tired of his hypochondriac behaviour, Argan realizes that he may need to address what is real and stop worrying about imagined illnesses.
The production is directed Sarah Tipple with design by Colin Richmond, lighting design by Johanna Town, composition by Oliver Birch, sound design by Ella Wahlstrom, casting direction by Ellie Collyer-Bristow, movement direction by Ali James and assistant direction by James Cottis.
For more information and tickets, visit sheffieldtheatres.co.uk
