Details

The Original Chinese Conjuror tells the extravagant true story of William Robinson, whose onstage death at the Wood Green Odeon in 1918 brought to an end a brilliant magic career and an extraordinary subterfuge. For years he had conned British audiences into believing he was a more exotic figure than proved the case Commissioned and developed with the generous support of the Genesis Foundation. Runs 50 mins, no interval.

Cast/Performers

Andrew Watts, Richard Morris, Sophie Louise Dann, Paul Leonard

Creatives/Company

Music: Raymond Yiu
Lighting(s): Lee Warren, Chris Ellis
Producer(s): Almeida Opera, Aldeburgh Almeida Opera
Director(s): Martin Duncan, Tim Redmond (music), Almeida Ensemble (music)
Design: Francis O'Connor

The Original Chinese Conjurer

The Original Chinese Conjurer (Musical) production archive for QTIX code T466614220. Details of all The Original Chinese Conjurer archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S0224962578

Archive Listings

1 Jul 06
to
7 Jul 06

Almeida Theatre
West End, Greater London
Performance Details => Venue archive

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