The Fabulist casting announced for Charing Cross Theatre

The world premiere production of new musical The Fabulist has announced casting for London’s Charing Cross Theatre.

The Fabulist will star 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.

Also, Jack Holton will be Alternate Julian and Marienella Phillips will be Alternate Cassandra and Clarice.

The musical is inspired by Italian composer Giovanni Paisiello’s opera The Imaginary Astrologer, and is a fast-paced musical comedy set in Italy in 1929.

The story follows an illusionist on the run from Mussolini and the Catholic Church, with his flight leading him to an unexpected sanctuary — a bustling film set, where he captures the attention of a young screenwriter.

Giovanni Paisiello (1740-1816), renowned for his bubbly, colorful, and fun-filled operettas, provides the inspiration for this show.

The Fabulist combines Paisiello’s colourful operetta music with a new libretto by James Farwell.

The show’s creative team includes Director John Walton, Musical Director and Orchestrator Bobby Goulder, Set and Costume Designer David Shields, Lighting Designer Fridthjofur Thorsteinsson, Sound Designer Andrew Johnson, Casting Director Debbie O’Brien, and Producer Steven Levy for Charing Cross Theatre Productions.

Magician Harry De Cruz has also joined the creative team magic consultant.

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

Currently playing at Charing Cross Theatre is Marie Curie, until 28 July 2024.

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Main photo: 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