Raise Your Hand If You're Sick 有病请举手

About

What happens when a man becomes so obsessed with illness that his entire household is caught up in his fears?

Melbourne South China Multicultural Association presents Raise Your Hand If You’re Sick (有病请举手), a Mandarin-language comedy inspired by Molière’s The Imaginary Invalid.

At the centre of the story is Argan, a wealthy man convinced that he is constantly unwell. Around him, family members, a sharp-witted maid and some rather questionable medical practitioners become entangled in a lively comedy of love, money, marriage and self-interest. As competing plans unfold, exaggerated worries and unexpected encounters turn his household upside down.

Drawing on the spirit of classic French comedy, this production invites audiences to laugh at familiar human habits: believing what we want to believe, mistaking appearances for truth, and trying to control the people closest to us. Beneath the humour lie questions about trust, affection and what it really means to care for someone.

Performed by Melbourne Classic Theatre Group, the production brings together volunteer cast and crew who share a passion for theatre, language and cultural exchange.

Join us for an evening of comic characters, family intrigue and theatrical fun, celebrating the enduring appeal of Molière through a Chinese-language performance.

Performances take place at 7 pm on 21 and 22 November 2026 at The Round Studio Theatre.

Performed in Mandarin Chinese.

Presented by Melbourne South China Multicultural Association 墨尔本岭南多元文化促进会

Booking Information

Concession & Discounts

Under 24 months: Free when held by a carer and not occupying a seat.
Companion Card: Accepted. Please either book online by selecting the Accessibility needs button after clicking the Book Tickets button or contact the Box Office.

How To Book

Anytime
Online: Buy Tickets

Mon to Fri 10am - 4pm
Phone: (03) 9262 6555
Box Office:

The Round
379 - 399 Whitehorse Road
Nunawading

Transaction Fee

Online or Phone: $4.00 per transaction (not per ticket)
In Person at Box Office: No fee

Ticket Delivery

eTicket: Tickets sent via email. Can be printed or presented on a smartphone.
Collect: Collect from Box Office or at venue 1 hour prior to a performance.
Mail: Tickets sent via mail up to 14 days prior to the event.

Payment Options

Card: Visa, Mastercard and EFTPOS accepted.
Cash: In-person at the Box Office.
Cheque: Accepted up to 7 days prior to the performance. Payable to Whitehorse Tickets
Gift Voucher: Redeemable online, via phone or in-person at Box Office

Seating

Allocations: Seating allocation will be based on, but not limited to, the size of the group, time of booking and final venue configuration so as to be compliant with any restrictions that are in place. This may require allocated seats to be moved to comply with restrictions.
Accessibility: Wheelchair and Companion Cards can now be purchased online. Please select the Accessibility needs button after clicking the Book Tickets button. If there are any concerns, please contact the Box Office immediately and they will happily assist you.