The Miser
by Moliere - adapted by J.J. Mills
Performed at Venue 17, St Peter's Church Hall, Newington
Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Saturday 26th - Saturday 29th August 2009
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Creative Team
| Director |
John Somerville |
| Production Manager |
Sheila Perry |
| Set Designer |
Lawrie Buchan |
| Lighting Designer |
Robert Fuller |
| Piano Arrangements |
J J Mills |
| Stage Manager |
Andy Hope |
| Wardrobe Mistress |
Carol Caldwell |
The Cast
| Anselme |
John Lyon |
| Cleante |
Scott Braidwood |
| Elise |
Anne Mackenzie |
| Frosine |
Mandy Black |
| Harpagon |
Richard Godden |
| Jaques |
Ronnie Millar |
| Lafleche |
Graham Bell |
| Magistrate |
Gordon Braidwood |
| Marianne |
Emilie Rawlins |
| Merluche |
Joan Hunter |
| Poubelle |
Marion McKillop |
| Simon/Clerk |
Harry Clark |
| Valere |
Will MacIver |
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Synopsis:
The miser wants to marry off his son to a wealthy widow and marry off his daughter to a rich older man. Not surprisingly, his feisty offspring have other ideas and long to escape from his penny pinching household and marry their respective lovers. But with the help - or hindrance - of the very unreliable servants, things get much more complicated!
THE MISER was originally written by Moliere in 1668 but it’s still a very funny play today. This brilliant new adaptation by J.J. Mills sets it firmly in the 20th century and an evening of laughter for all the family is guaranteed.
Returning by popular demand, the 2009 Fringe saw us reprise our Church Hill Theatre production from March that year. This time, Graham Bell played the part of Lafleche.
