The Gay Invalid

Adapted from Molière’s LE MALADE IMAGINAIRE

A E Matthews played the first night in Manchester, then retired through illness and was replaced by Derrick Penley. Matthews resumed as Crank for the Oxford week in December 1950.

Cast & Crew

Cast

Angelica
Belinda
Crank
Deeds
Deeds (replacement)
Dr Douche
Heartwell
Heartwell (replacement)
Italian Touring Players: Brigella
Italian Touring Players: Colombine
Italian Touring Players: Harlequin
Italian Touring Players: Paysanne
Italian Touring Players: Scaramouche
Italian Touring Players: Zany
Louise
Potion
Potion (replacement)
Professor Purge
Thomas Douche
Toinette
Townspeople
Townspeople
Townspeople
Townspeople
Townspeople
Valentine
Crank (temporary replacement)
  (7th November – 8th December 1950)

Crew

Choreography
Costumes by
Director
Music
Setting by
Presented by
Presented by arrangement with

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