User:Blethering Scot/Thon Man Molière
| Thon Man Molière | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Liz Lochhead |
| Date premiered | 24 May 2016 |
| Place premiered | Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh |
| Original language | English |
| Subject | Molière |
| Setting | Paris |
Thon Man Molière is a Scottish comedy play, by former Scots Makar Liz Lochhead. It made its world premiere at the Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh in May 2016.
Production history[edit]
Thon Man Molière is written by Scottish playwright Liz Lochhead.[1] On 14 April 2015, it was announced it was announced the play would receive its world premiere in 2016, as part of the 50th anniversary season of the Royal Lyceum Theatre company,[2] and would begin previews at the Lyceum on 20 May 2016, with an official opening night on 24 May, booking for a limited period until 11 June.[3]
The play is directed by Tony Cownie, with design by Neil Murray, lighting design by Chris Davey and compositions by Claire McKenzie.
Principal roles and original cast[edit]
| Character | Lyceum Cast |
|---|---|
| Molière | Jimmy Chisholm |
| Toinette | Molly Innes |
| Madeleine Béjart | Siobhan Redmond |
| Menou | Sarah Miele |
| Gros-Rene Du Parc | Steven McNicoll |
| Therese Du Parc | Nicola Roy |
| Michel Baron | James Anthony Pearson |
References[edit]
- ^ "A mutual obsession with Thon Man Moliere". heraldscotland.com. The Herald. 14 May 2016. Retrieved 23 May 2016.
- ^ "Brian Cox and Bill Paterson return to Lyceum for 50th anniversary season". list.co.uk. The List. 14 April 2015. Retrieved 19 April 2015.
- ^ "The Lyceum Announces 50th Anniversary Season!". lyceum.org.uk. Royal Lyceum Theatre. 14 April 2015. Retrieved 28 April 2015.