The Imaginary Invalid
The Imaginary Invalid is a theatre production by Oslo Nye Teater (Oslo New Theatre), produced in 1961 and based on the play by Molière.
Hans Stormoen interpreted the role of the hypochondriac Argan.
The production was performed outdoors in parks.
Information
(Objekt ID 22063)| Object type | Production |
| Premiere | July 26, 1961 |
| Produced by | Oslo Nye Teater (Oslo New Theatre) |
| In collaboration with | |
| Based on | The Imaginary Invalid by Jean-Baptiste Molière |
| Audience | All |
| Language | Norwegian Bokmål |
| Keywords | Comedy, Theatre, Outdoors theatre |
| Running period | July 26, 1961 |
Requirements to venue
| Blackout | No |
More
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 Oslo Nye Teater (Oslo New Theatre)
Encyclopædia Britannica, http://global.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/388302/Moliere
Contributors (13)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Jean-Baptiste Molière | – Playwright |
| Elisabeth Strøm Henriksen | – Actor (Louison) |
| Thor Hjorth-Jenssen | – Actor (Dr. Diafoirus) |
| Mette Lange-Nielsen | – Actor (Angelique) |
| Britta Lech-Hanssen | – Actor (Belina) |
| Arne Lie | – Actor (Cleante) |
| Egil Lorck | – Actor (Notaren/Bonnefois) |
| Kari Simonsen | – Actor (Toinette) |
| Gunnar Skar | – Actor (Fleurant) |
| Henrik Anker Steen | – Actor (Beralde) |
| Hans Stormoen | – Actor (Argan) |
| Asbjørn Toms | – Actor (Dr. Purgon/+Thomas) |
| Stevelin Urdahl | – Stage manager |
Performance dates
| July 26, 1961 – Parker i Oslo | Opening night |