What's On
The Misanthrope
By Roger McGough
after Molière
9-12 December 2026
St Mary's Church
Church End Hendon
The Misanthrope satirises the hypocrisies of aristocratic society, but it also engages a more serious tone when pointing out the flaws that afflict us all. Much to the horror of his friends, Alceste rejects the social conventions of the age. His refusal to "be nice" makes him very unpopular and he laments his isolation in a world he sees as superficial and base. Despite this, he cannot help but love the coquette and playful Célimène, a consummate flirt whose wit and frivolity epitomize the courtly manners that Alceste despises. Though he constantly reprimands her, Célimène refuses to change, charging Alceste with being unfit for society because he hates humanity.
Reset in the swinging sixties in this production, Roger McGough’s version of the play still has something to say about society today.
Tickets available in October 2026
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Last updated 7 July 2026