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A musical adventure based on the famous novel by Baroness Orezy, this is the first time this musical has been presented this side of the Atlantic. With a soaring score and moving lyrics by Frank Whidhorn and Nan Knighton, it traces the famous story of the Scarlet Pimpernel's attempts to thwart the French Revolution. Each day scores of the French nobility are sent to the guillotine. They are trapped in Paris. There is no escape. But rumours whisper of a league of young English gentlemen of unparalleled daring who are risking their lives to rescue aristocrats across the channel. They leave no trace behind except a note from the 'Scarlet Pimpernel'.? The ruthless spy master, Chauvelin, is determined to stop the rescuers by fair means or foul and, desperately outnumbered, the Scarlet Pimpernel and his men must use all their wits to evade capture and stay alive. With original songs, spectacular sword fights and a little bit of romance, there is something for the whole family to enjoy in this exciting and swashbuckling musical adventure.

Creatives/Company

Author: Nan Knighton
Music: Frank Wildhorn
Book by: Baroness Orczy
Company: Boxtree Theatre