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A satire comedy about a wealthy eccentric, Argan, with delusions of illness. His greed for answers has led to him arranging his daughter, Angelique, to marry a doctor to selfishly fuel this obsession, whilst she pines for her true love. Hilarity ensues as Argan's family and his witty maid attempt to guide him to see reason as he falls further into his hypochondria due to a capitalistic healthcare system feeding his fantasies. Will Argan break away from his wife? Will Angelique end up with her true love? Or will Argan succumb to his hallucinations?
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The Hypochondriac is by Rebrand Theatre and New Celts Productions, listed under Theatre in the Fringe programme. It plays at theSpace on the Mile, 80 High Street, EH1 1TH, 8 August to 28 August.
The show runs 70 minutes and is suitable for ages 16+. Tickets from £8. Content warnings: Scenes of violence.