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The Hypochondriac review " Molière malady comedy played for big laughs

by Nick Ahad

Crucible, Sheffield It takes a while to get going but when it hits its straps, thanks to the cast's skilful handling of farce, Sarah Tipple's production from the Roger McGough translation becomes genuinely funny This show presents several puzzles: how can it drag for 40 minutes and then zip along for 30? How are there underpowered performances then energetically hilarious turns moments later? How does director Sarah …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 8:25am on October 6, 2023