Terry Jones' NICOBOBINUS to Premiere at LOST Theatre, Begin 11 Dec

Red Ladder Theatre Company and DumbWise present the world premiere stage adaptation of Monty Python Terry Jones' children's book, NICOBOBINUS. An adventurous family musical adaptation of the award-winning author's tale about the boy 'who could do anything', NICOBOBINUS premieres at LOST Theatre, Vauxhall from 11 December - 3 January 2015.

Adapted and directed by Red Ladder associate director John Ward, and comprising a cast of five actor musicians, this epic adventure brings Terry's story to life with original songs, instrumental acrobatics, singing, excitement and Monty Python-esque wit.

In a land where Dragons are locked in boiler rooms and mountains move like the oceans, Nicobobinus and his best friend Rosie embark on a wild adventure to cure him of a golden curse. Obstructed by kidnapping pirates and savage nine foot monks, will they find the cure in time or be forced to return to their home in Venice, changed forever?

Best known as one of the much loved Monty Python troop, Terry Jones is also an award-winning children's writer. His previous works include FAIRY TALES, THE SAGA OF ERIK THE VIKING and FAIRY TALES AND FANTASTIC STORIES. This adaptation of NICOBOBINUS stays true to Jones' acclaimed work and embodies that same adventurous, jovial spirit that is evident in the Pythons.

Terry Jones comments: "Nicobobinus is one of my favourite characters - he's full of magic and charm and will jump off the page with no trouble. I saw an in-development version of the show last year at Greenwich Theatre and was blown away by its energy and vibrancy - and I will be there in the front row in December!"

Chris Lloyd, Producer at Red Ladder comments: "Terry continues to be an incredibly busy man, and as such we continue to be ever grateful for his ongoing support of this first ever stage adaptation of Nicobobinus. Director John Ward is a life-long fan of the book, and he has created a version which really does justice to the magic and imagination of Terry's story. We're really thrilled to be working with DumbWise on such an exciting new show."

Terry Jones is also currently in post-production on his new film, 'Absolutely Anything' starring Simon Pegg and Kate Beckinsale.

John Ward is artistic director of DumbWise. His previous credits with Red Ladder include MATCHGIRLS. His past credits with DumbWise include the award-winning FAUST at Greenwich Theatre and TWISTED CHRISTMAS at Liverpool Playhouse..

Eilidh deBonnaire is a Musical Director & Performer. As Resident Facilitator at Almeida Theatre she manages and directs a wide variety of projects for Young People and Students with Learning Difficulties. Together with the DumbWise Team she works on producing and developing their works. Musical Director credits include MATCHGIRLS THE MUSICAL (Wiltons Music Hall, DumbWise Theatre) PUSS IN BOOTS (Derby) REMEMBER HOW TO FLY (Young Vic Theatre) THE RED HELICOPTER (The Almeida Theatre Projects) PARK HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL (The Unicorn Theatre, Paines Plough) OUR COUNTRY'S GOOD (West Sussex County Youth Theatre).

Red Ladder champions new writing, particularly that which challenges or agitates. It is a radical theatre company with 46 years of history; acknowledged as one of Britain's leading national touring companies producing high quality theatre contributing to social change and global justice.

DumbWise is an award winning actor-musician company whose work fuses orginal songs with dynamic storytelling rich in musicality. Their commitment to adapting and creating new musicals of all shapes and sizes is earning them a reputation as one of the most exciting emerging actor-muso outfits around.

Following the show in London, Nicobobinus will tour nationally in spring 2015.

For tickets please contact LOST Theatre on www.losttheatre.co.uk, 0207 720 6897.

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