A hypochondriac’s wild schemes spark chaos in this sharp, witty take on Molière’s classic comedy.
In this fresh and fast-paced adaptation of Molière’s classic comedy, laughter truly becomes the best medicine. The Imaginary Invalid follows Monsieur Argan, a chronic hypochondriac whose obsession with imaginary illnesses blinds him to the schemers around him—including his gold-digging wife. Determined to secure free, lifelong medical care, he hatches a ridiculous plan to marry his daughter off to a doctor. Newly translated by Mirabelle Ordinaire and adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher for Red Bull, this sharp satire skewers doctors, lawyers, and self-obsessed patients alike. Packed with disguises, deceptions, miracle cures, and modern twists, it’s a riotous exploration of greed, gullibility, and the absurdities of healthcare.