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Le Medecin Malgre Lui

Le Medecin Malgre Lui
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Shaw Theatre
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Shaw Theatre
100 Euston Road
London  NW1 2AJ
United Kingdom
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Sat, 17th January 2009
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Sun, 18th January 2009
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From burlesque games to pure clowning around, 'Le Medecin malgre lui' (The Doctor despite himself) is a delightful farce in which the woodcutter Sganarelle, successively the duped husband, phony doctor and matchmaker, performs several tours de force. After defeating Geronte, seducing the nanny, buying the trust of young lovebirds Lucinde and Cleante and risking the hangman's noose, all he has to do is make peace with his wife!
Sganarelle offers Moliere not only a new opportunity to criticize those who pretended to be doctors during that period, but above all the possibility to seek revenge against those cocksure killjoys, portrayed here by Geronte.
Post show talk will be organised with the director and the audience after each performances


About the Theatre

George Bernard Shaw would have been proud of this theatre.

Located near the British Library, the Shaw Theatre has hosted the best. From the brash genius of the Broadway musical, to Van Morrison's dynamic fusion of Celtic and contemporary music, to Harry Connick Jr's inimitable New Orleans' jazz.

Sundays at the Shaw are home to some of London's finest classical musicians in the intimate and immediate setting which is the Shaw Theatre.

The Shaw Theatre continues its outreach into the community in association with its producers, ensuring that a new generation of theatre goers have the opportunity to share the unforgettable experience of live theatre, opera and ballet.

'We look forward to you joining us for an evening at London's Shaw Theatre' - Brian Daniels, Chief Executive and Artistic Director

Before being completely rebuilt in 1998, the Shaw Theatre originally opened its doors in 1971 as part of the St Pancras Library. The theatre is now fully refurbished with 446 comfortable seats, all commanding an excellent view of the stage. It has two large foyers, six large dressing rooms for up to 60 people and extensive high quality backstage facilities which include a props store, workshop space and laundry facilities.

For members of the public there is disabled access, excellent cloakroom facilities and a large bar serving drinks and refreshments. The two capacious foyers make ideal exhibition spaces.

Location

The theatre is located beside the British Library, and soon to be refurbished St Pancras Station Hotel, equidistant from King's Cross and Euston Stations, which makes it one of the most accessible in London. The major redevelopments in the area, which includes the Channel Tunnel Rail Link, makes this a flourishing location. There is ample free car parking in the evenings.

Directions

The theatre forms part of the New Generation 4 Star Novotel Hotel on Euston Road next to the British Library equal distance from King's Cross and Euston underground and main line stations. Underground lines Victoria, Piccadilly, Northern, Metropolitan, Hammersmith & City, and Circle lines. Bus routes 10, 30, 73, 91, 205, 390 and 476.

Parking: NCP car park - Euston Station and after 6.30pm in Charlton Street and Ossulston Street.

Congestion Charge:The theatre is just outside the Congestion Charge Zone.