The Fabulist

The Fabulist description

The West End’s Charing Cross Theatre is your destination for a dazzling new musical comedy blending an almost-forgotten opera with a fresh new book and lyrics from James Farwell. You’ll love this joyful, vibrant romp of a romance.

1700s Italian composer Giovanni Paisiello wrote The Imaginary Astrologer for Catherine the Great of Russia, her favourite opera. The Fabulist is inspired by his gloriously pretty opera, a brand new musical comedy experience to fall in love with. This is the show’s world premiere.

Lovely old music and a fresh modern plot

The plot is set against the backdrop of 1929 Italy, following a magician and heretic trying to escape Mussolini and the Catholic Church. When he finds safety on a busy film set his captivating manner grabs the attention of the young screenwriter Clarice. Can she marry a man whose life is basically an illusion? And will their love survive the regime?

Your creative team

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

Playing at Charing Cross Theatre

The Arches, Villiers Street, London, WC2N 6NL GB (venue info)

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