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| − | ''[[L'Amour Médecin]]'' ("Dr. Cupid") is a French comedy written by Molière, with music by Jean-Baptiste Lully. | + | ''[[L'Amour Médecin]]'' ("Dr. Cupid" or "Love is the doctor") is a French comedy written by Molière (1622–1673)[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moli%C3%A8re], with music by Jean-Baptiste Lully (1632–1687)[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean-Baptiste_Lully]. |
== The original text == | == The original text == | ||
| − | Written as an impromptu, commissioned for one of the Royal Entertainments, it was first presented at Versailles | + | Written as an impromptu, commissioned for one of the Royal Entertainments, it was first presented at Versailles in September, 1665. Published in Paris in 1666. |
== Adaptations and translations == | == Adaptations and translations == | ||
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== Performance history in South Africa == | == Performance history in South Africa == | ||
| − | + | Presented in English, entitled ''[[Love's the Best Doctor]]'', by [[CAPAB]] Drama as a curtain raiser to ''[[The Misanthrope]]'' at the [[Nico Malan Theatre]], Cape Town, opening 18 March 1977, directed by [[Robin Lake]]. The cast: [[David Crichton]] (Sganarelle), [[Helen Bourne]] (Lucinde), [[Philip Godawa]] (Clitandre; Mr Guillaume), [[Rika Sennett]] (Aminte), [[Pippa Dyer]] (Lucrèce; Dr Bahys), [[Lois Butlin]] (Lisette), [[Neville Thomas]] (Mr Josse; A Notary), [[Roger Dwyer]] (Dr Tomés), [[John Whiteley]] (Dr Des-Fonandrés), [[Peter Krummeck]] (Dr Macrotin), [[Peter Cartwright]] (Dr Filerin). Set and costumes designed by [[David Crichton]]. Lighting by [[John T. Baker]]. | |
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== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
| + | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moli%C3%A8re | ||
| − | + | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean-Baptiste_Lully | |
Facsimile version of ''Klaos Pompernikel; of, Den doktor tegen wil en dank'', Google E-Book[https://books.google.co.za/books?id=qNc9AAAAYAAJ&printsec=frontcover&hl=af&source=gbs_ge_summary_r&cad=0#v=onepage&q&f=false] | Facsimile version of ''Klaos Pompernikel; of, Den doktor tegen wil en dank'', Google E-Book[https://books.google.co.za/books?id=qNc9AAAAYAAJ&printsec=frontcover&hl=af&source=gbs_ge_summary_r&cad=0#v=onepage&q&f=false] | ||
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Facsimile version of ''Fielebout of de Dokter tegen Dank'', Google E-Book[https://books.google.co.za/books?id=61hjAAAAcAAJ&pg=PR5-IA2&dq=Den+Doctor+tegen+Wil+en+Dank+Moliere&hl=af&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwic3JTlhbDKAhWIVxoKHa64D0YQ6wEIWDAJ#v=onepage&q=Den%20Doctor%20tegen%20Wil%20en%20Dank%20Moliere&f=false] | Facsimile version of ''Fielebout of de Dokter tegen Dank'', Google E-Book[https://books.google.co.za/books?id=61hjAAAAcAAJ&pg=PR5-IA2&dq=Den+Doctor+tegen+Wil+en+Dank+Moliere&hl=af&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwic3JTlhbDKAhWIVxoKHa64D0YQ6wEIWDAJ#v=onepage&q=Den%20Doctor%20tegen%20Wil%20en%20Dank%20Moliere&f=false] | ||
| + | [[F.C.L. Bosman]], 1928. ''Drama en Toneel in Suid-Afrika'', Deel I: 1652-1855. Pretoria: [[J.H. de Bussy]]. [http://www.dbnl.org/tekst/bosm012dram01_01/]: pp. 340. | ||
| − | [[ | + | [[CAPAB]] theatre programme, 1977. |
Go to [[ESAT Bibliography]] | Go to [[ESAT Bibliography]] | ||
Latest revision as of 16:13, 7 November 2016
L'Amour Médecin ("Dr. Cupid" or "Love is the doctor") is a French comedy written by Molière (1622–1673)[1], with music by Jean-Baptiste Lully (1632–1687)[2].
Contents
The original text
Written as an impromptu, commissioned for one of the Royal Entertainments, it was first presented at Versailles in September, 1665. Published in Paris in 1666.
Adaptations and translations
There are a number of titles for what appears to be a Dutch adaptation of the play in combination with scenes from Le Médecin Malgré Lui. For example by Fielebout, of de Dokter tegen Dank (by an anonymous writer) was published in 1780, and Klaos Pompernikkel, of Den Doktor tegen Wil en Dank (also by an anonymous author) was published in Mastreeg, 1856.
In South Africa the title Jantje Puk, of Den Doctor tegen Wil en Dank is apparently a similar text, only mentioned by F.C.L. Bosman (1928: p. 340), as a performance in 1838.
Performance history in South Africa
Presented in English, entitled Love's the Best Doctor, by CAPAB Drama as a curtain raiser to The Misanthrope at the Nico Malan Theatre, Cape Town, opening 18 March 1977, directed by Robin Lake. The cast: David Crichton (Sganarelle), Helen Bourne (Lucinde), Philip Godawa (Clitandre; Mr Guillaume), Rika Sennett (Aminte), Pippa Dyer (Lucrèce; Dr Bahys), Lois Butlin (Lisette), Neville Thomas (Mr Josse; A Notary), Roger Dwyer (Dr Tomés), John Whiteley (Dr Des-Fonandrés), Peter Krummeck (Dr Macrotin), Peter Cartwright (Dr Filerin). Set and costumes designed by David Crichton. Lighting by John T. Baker.
Sources
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moli%C3%A8re
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean-Baptiste_Lully
Facsimile version of Klaos Pompernikel; of, Den doktor tegen wil en dank, Google E-Book[3]
Facsimile version of Fielebout of de Dokter tegen Dank, Google E-Book[4]
F.C.L. Bosman, 1928. Drama en Toneel in Suid-Afrika, Deel I: 1652-1855. Pretoria: J.H. de Bussy. [5]: pp. 340.
CAPAB theatre programme, 1977.
Go to ESAT Bibliography
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