Synopsis

“He comes to our rescue whenever we’re in trouble!”

When the curtain rises, playwright Molière appears on stage. He introduces himself, his work and the main characters. Then the story takes off, as everyone in the audience is invited to sing together. Two wealthy men, Argante and Géronte, plan an arranged marriage between their respective children, before setting out on a journey. During their absence, the two children in question each fall in love with someone from an ambiguous background. When they learn of their parents’ marriage plans for them, they turn to Scapin, servant to the household of Geronte, for help. Scapin thus devises a clever strategy to save the day for the young lovers, though not entirely without ulterior motives. 

Written by Molière

Molière is one of the greatest masters of French comedy and a celebrated playwright/actor. In 17th century France, where only tragedy was deemed artistic, Molière changed the entire course of theater history by presenting witty satires on stage. The social impact of his work marked the beginning of French comedy. To this day, he remains one of the most widely read writers in France. His timeless popularity means his plays continue to be performed by countless theater companies around the world. The Molière Awards are considered the highest theater honor internationally.