The Fabulist

Tour synopsis, cast & creatives

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? World Premiere.

Cast/Performers

Dan Smith (Julian), James Paterson (Count Petronius), Stuart Pendred (Cardinal Bandini), Constantine Andronikou (Puppupini), Reka Jonas (Clarice), Lily De La Haye (Cassandra), Jack Holton (Alternate Julian), Marienella Phillips (Alternate Cassandra / Clarice)

Creatives/Company

Music: Giovanni Paisiello
Book by: James P Farwell
Lyrics: James P Farwell
Producer(s): Steven Levy (for Charing Cross Theatre Productions), Steven Levy (for Charing Cross Theatre Productions)
Director(s): John Walton, Debbie O'Brien (casting)
Musical Director: Bobby Goulder (and orchestrator)
Design: David Shields
Costume: David Shields
Lighting: Fridthjofur Thorsteinsson
Sound: Andrew Johnson
Other: Harry De Cruz (Magic Consultant)