Lyric Theatre brings 'The Miser' to Mullingar
In what has been described as the perfect comedy tonic for today's economic aches and pains, Lyric Theatre brings a hilarious new adaption of 'The Miser' to Mullingar Arts Centre on Friday, June 18. A tale of true love...between a man and his money! This big, colourful, bawdy comedy is the perfect tonic for today's economic aches and pains, and is guaranteed to delight audiences. The show features a cast of eight in colourful period costumes, directed by well known Irish actor/director, and master of comedy, Dan Gordon. It is adapted by acclaimed Belfast playwright David Johnston. This tour reunites the creative team that produced the Lyric's smash hit version of Moliere's The Hypochondriac(t) in 2007, a show which was adored by audiences and acclaimed by critics.The PlotWhen old widower Harpagon decides to marry off his children against their will, he sets the entire family scheming to steal his fortune. With forbidden romance in the air and the family treasure buried in the backyard, it's a race to see who will come out on top. Can Harpagon stay a stride ahead and hang onto his beloved hoard-getting himself a hot young bride to boot? Or will his kids succeed in foiling his selfish plans? This colourful 8-hander, with its sumptuous period costume and bawdy humour, is guaranteed to have wide-ranging appeal and is the perfect piece to attract both regular and new theatregoers.'The Miser' has played to packed audiences throughout theatres across Ireland, so this is a show not to be missed! Here's what the critics had to say: "a fast and furious physical production, whose wickedly scatological humour seems to know no bounds." - Irish Times "a skillfully handled disciplined piece, delivered by a fine ensemble cast whose sense of timing and rhythm is spot-on." - Irish Times"well worth seeing for its bawdiness, originality of execution and striking visuals." - Sunday TimesTickets are on sale now from the Arts Centre box office on 0449347777 or from reception on Mullingar's Mount Street.