The Imaginary Invalid

The Imaginary Invalid is a theatre production by The National Theatre, produced in 1974 and based on the comedy by Molière.

Kirsten Sørlie directed it and Henki Kolstad interpreted the role of the hypochondriac Argan.

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(Objekt ID 40871)
Object type Production
Premiere January 17, 1974
Produced by The National Theatre
Based on The Imaginary Invalid by Jean-Baptiste Molière
Audience Adults
Language Norwegian
Keywords Comedy, Theatre
Running period January 17, 1974  
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The Imaginary Invalid became Molière's last play. It had its world premiere in 1673, and in its first production, the playwright acted the role of the hypochondriac Argan. He collapsed onstage February 17, during his fourth public performance of the role, and died in his home shortly later.

SOURCES:

The archive of The National Theatre, http://forest.nationaltheatret.no/Productions/Details/fe43fb5f-935d-4136-a244-83cee056263e

Encyclopædia Britannica, http://global.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/388302/Moliere

Performance dates
January 17, 1974Hovedscenen, Nationaltheatret, The National Theatre Opening night