The Misanthrope

Our spring show this year will be The Misanthrope by Roger McGough (after Molière)! The classic comedy of manners will be onstage at St Ninian’s from 8th to 13th April.

Moving the action of the story to end of the 19th century Paris, when Café Society was very much in vogue, poet Alceste has decided to turn his back on French society but continues to pursue the lovely Célimène. Along the way, barriers are placed in his way to try to ensure that his tale does not have a happy ending.

CAST

Alceste - Poet and café proprietor, in love with Célimène. - Colin McPherson

Philinte - Friend of Alceste. - David McCallum

Oronte - In love with Célimène. - Danny Farrimond

Célimène - Alceste’s beloved. - Kirsty Doull

Eliante - Cousin of Célimène. - Caitlin Christmas

Acaste - Marquise in pursuit of Célimène. - Dee Black

Clitendre - Marquise in pursuit of Célimène. - Stuart Mitchell

Arsinoé - Friend of Célimène. - Penny Cobham

Dubois - Alceste’s manservant. - Derek Marshall

The Misanthrope will be directed by John McLinden.