Molière’s beloved classic comedy returns in a new and surprising adaptation in sign language! Argan, a tireless hypochondriac, is convinced that he suffers from every possible illness, and that his days are numbered. Despite showing no signs of sickness, he lives his life surrounded by enemas, endless checkups, prescriptions, and blind obedience to doctors. When Argan decides to marry off his daughter to a doctor – not out of love, but so he has a free private doctor at hand – his family’s patience runs out. The rebellion that erupts shakes his sheltered and ridiculous world, and leads him to ask himself: in his desperate attempt not to die, has he forgotten how to live? A lively comedy packed with tricks and unforgettable characters – about the health of the body, the heart, and everything in between.
Yair Shapira is a director, playwright, and content creator, and is active in Israel’s leading theatres and cultural institutions. He studied acting at Kibbutzim College of Education, Technology and the Arts (2017), and is currently pursuing a BA in Psychology at Tel Aviv-Yafo Academic College.
His artistic work bridges classical repertoires and contemporary adaptations and original plays, always with a strong focus on human stories and emotional depth. His directing and writing credits include Leviathan (Tel Aviv LGBTQ Center and The Cameri Theatre of Tel Aviv), The Strange Odyssey of Lapapa Isle (Haifa Theatre, winner of the Haifa Festival Directing Award), Oh Deer! (Tmu-na Theatre), Narrative (The Cameri Theatre of Tel Aviv, and later Habima National Theatre), Avner Shoulders (Tzavta Theatre), God of Carnage (Nissan Nativ Acting Studio), Fiddler on the Roof (Thelma Yellin High School of the Arts), and an adaptation of Molière’s The Imaginary Invalid at Na Lagaat Theatre (2024).
Shapira creates television content for Kan 11, including Tnu La’avod and Taboo. He is the recipient of multiple awards and grants, including the Rabinowitz Foundation, the Pais Fund, the Independent Creators Fund, and Tel Aviv Municipality’s Future of Theatre Prize