The Fabulist
Closing: September 22, 2024The Fabulist - West End History , Info & More
Charing Cross Theatre
The Arches Villiers Street London
THE FABULIST -- named after the term many top-tier magicians use to describe themselves -- is a romantic musical comedy set in a movie studio in Tuscany in 1929. A wandering fabulist, Agrofontido, is smitten with the eccentric screenwriter Clarice and seeks her hand. Unfortunately, the characters find that romance can get complicated in a hurry. James Farwell wrote the book and lyrics, which are based on Antonio Paisiello's opera THE IMAGINARY ASTROLOGER. Written for Catherine the Great, it was her favorite opera. Paisiello, who heavily influenced Rossini but has a lighter tone, was the favourite composer of both her and Napoleon, for whom he composed the coronation music. His style is joyous and uplifting.
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by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2024
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by Stephi Wild - Aug 19, 2024
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by Stephi Wild - Jul 16, 2024
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by Stephi Wild - Jun 4, 2024
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by Nicole Rosky - Sep 25, 2023
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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 22, 2023
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by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 27, 2023
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by Stephen Mosher - Aug 17, 2023
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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 17, 2023
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by A.A. Cristi - Nov 18, 2022
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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 23, 2022
Full casting is announced for the UK tour of The Lavender Hill Mob, based on the screenplay by T.E.B. Clarke, adapted for the stage by Phil Porter. New cast members include Victoria Blunt (Audrey), Guy Burgess (Farrow), Aamira Challenger (Fernanda), Tessa Churchard (Lady Agnes), John Dougall (Sir Horace) and Tim Sutton (Sammy).
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