Performance "The Doctor in Spite of Himself"

Description

The Doctor in Spite of Himself Comes to Teatro Las Tablas in Tijuana 2026

The Doctor in Spite of Himself will be presented in Tijuana from January 21 to 25, 2026, at Teatro Las Tablas as part of the Tijuana Hace Teatro program, with performances for the general public on six dates.

The city's theater scene adds a new offering with the arrival of The Doctor in Spite of Himself in Tijuana, one of the most representative comedies by the French playwright Molière. The play will run from Wednesday, January 21, to Sunday, January 25, 2026, at Teatro Las Tablas, a venue renowned for its ongoing support of classic and contemporary theater. Presented by Tijuana Hace Teatro, this production revives a text written in 1666 that, despite the passage of time, remains remarkably relevant due to its critique of false appearances, unbridled ambition, and social gullibility. Through humor, the play invites reflection while remaining accessible to diverse audiences.

What is The Doctor in Spite of Himself about?

In The Doctor in Spite of Himself, set in Tijuana, the story revolves around a woodcutter who, due to a series of misunderstandings, is forced to impersonate a learned doctor. Lacking any real medical knowledge, the protagonist improvises diagnoses and treatments, generating a chain of entanglements that demonstrate how easily authority and prestige can be fabricated. This premise allows Molière to develop a direct satire on quackery and the abuse of power, themes that remain relevant today. The comedy relies on witty dialogue and absurd situations that maintain the play's pace.