(Above: Thandokazi Twala, Nomthandazu Xulu & Emihle Mjila)
Photos by Val Adamson
DUT third year Drama students will be
staging Molière’s Imaginary Invalid, the timeless satirical comedy about
the foibles of a scheming, melodramatic hypochondriac, his hapless family and a
slew of dishonest doctors, which comes to the DUT Courtyard Theatre from August
28 to 31.
Molière’s Imaginary Invalid is an outrageously funny masterpiece.
The production is a hilariously funny high romp, traditionally presented with music and dance, which director Dr Pamela Tancsik, has re-imagined to allow the students the opportunity to showcase their comedic abilities, and perform in period dress – both important theatrical skills to nurture and develop.
Tancsik is using the productions original
music by Marc-Antonie Charpentier and has sourced and created authentic-looking
period specific sets, costumes and props.
(Right: Thandokazi Twala & Nomthandazu Xulu)
The cast of 14 are all DUT third years who auditioned for their roles.
Imaginary Invalid runs at the Courtyard Theatre from August 28 to 31, 2023. Show times at 19h00
Tickets: R50 (R20 students) available through secretary Bawinile at 031 373 2194, or email: BawinileM1@dut.ac.za
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