A MAJOR West End revival of Molière’s classic comedy The Miser starring Griff Rhys Jones, Lee Mack and Mathew Horne has opened at the Theatre Royal Bath until Saturday, February 18.

The play has been newly adapted by Sean Foley and Phil Porter, and will be presented in Bath and Richmond, prior to opening at the Garrick Theatre in London’s West End.

Directed by multi award-winning Sean Foley, the full company comprises Griff Rhys Jones, Lee Mack, Mathew Horne, Saikat Ahamed, Ryan Gage, Simon Holmes, Andi Osho, Michael Webber, Ellie White and Katy Wix.

Fanatical about protecting his wealth, the paranoid Harpagon (played by Griff Rhys Jones) suspects everyone of trying to filch his fortune, and will go to any length to protect it.

A matchmaker motivated only by money, he sets his sights on wealthy spouses for his son, Cléante and daughter Élise so his riches are safe from their grubby hands.

He, meanwhile, has lost his heart to the young and beautiful Mariane, a perfect match with one exception – she has no dowry.

Oh, and one other thing... Mariane has another suitor who has declared his undying love to her - none other than Cléante.

While his daughter Élise is similarly undutiful and madly in love with the impoverished Valère.

With two children in love with penniless paramours, one beauty loved by both a father and a son, and a big fortune under threat, Harpagon's plans are set to go terribly awry...

Passion and purse strings go head to head in this rip roaring comedy by France’s greatest dramatist Molière.

  •  The Miser appears at the Theatre Royal Bath until Saturday, February 18. Tickets are on sale at the Theatre Royal Bath Box Office on 01225 448844 and online via theatreroyal.org.uk