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Don’t miss the world premiere of The Fabulist, a fast-paced musical comedy debuting at Charing Cross Theatre.

Inspired by Giovanni Paisiello’s opera The Imaginary Astrologer, The Fabulist blends Paisiello’s sublime music with a brand-new book by James Farwell.

In this joyous romantic comedy, the hazards of love, the wonder of magic, and the mysteries of the universe collide. Follow the adventure of Julian, an illusionist-extraordinaire and outlawed heretic, as he escapes from Mussolini and the Catholic Church. His journey takes an unexpected turn when he stumbles onto a film set and into the arms of Clarice, a dazzling young screenwriter.

The Fabulist is both a forgotten classic and a modern tale of romance and self-discovery. Experience the magic and romance – book your tickets today!

The Fabulist runs from 12 August to 21 September 2024 at Charing Cross Theatre in London

The hazards of love, the wonder of magic, and the mysteries of the universe collide in The Fabulist, a joyous and fast-paced feast of musical comedy.

Italy, 1929. Illusionist-extraordinaire and outlawed heretic Julian finds himself on the run from Mussolini and the Catholic church. Stumbling upon a film shoot, he dazzles screenwriter Clarice with his magical skills and easygoing charm. But how can you trust a man whose life is built on illusion? And what will happen as the regime closes in on him?

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Who is in the cast of The Fabulist?

Starring Dan Smith (Member of The Magic Circle) as Julian, James Paterson (The Phantom of the Opera) as Count Petronius, Stuart Pendred (Oxford Opera Company) as Cardinal Bandini, Constantine Andronikou (Don Quixote) as Puppupini, Réka Jónás (Les Contes d’Hoffmann) as Clarice, and Lily De La Haye (The Phantom of the Opera) as Cassandra

Jack Holton is Alternate Julian and Marienella Phillips is Alternate Cassandra and Clarice

The Fabulist - Casting

Top L-R Dan Smith, James Paterson, Stuart Pendred, Constantine Andronikou; Bottom L-R Réka Jónás, Lily De La Haye, Jack Holton, Marienella Phillips

 

Who are the creative team of The Fabulist?

Music by Giovanni Paisiello (1740 to 1816), Book and Lyrics by James P. Farwell.

Director: John Walton; Musical Director and Orchestrator: Bobby Goulder; Set and Costume Designer: David Shields; Magic Consultant: Harry De Cruz; Lighting Designer: Fridthjofur Thorsteinsson; Sound Designer: Andrew Johnson; Casting Director: Debbie O’Brien; Producer: Steven Levy for Charing Cross Theatre Productions

Venue Information

Charing Cross Theatre , The Arches, Villiers Street, London, WC2N 6NL

Nearest Tube or Train: Charing Cross (Northern line, Bakerloo line)

Nearest Buses: (Strand) 6, 9, 11, 13, 15, 23, 87, 91, 139, 176

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