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* * * * - Planet Hugill - 'A very enterprising off-West End run with a terrific young cast, the results were miraculous.'

Opera Today - 'Bonatto treats Donizetti's gentle comedy with a light touch, and his production is neat and nimble.'

British Theatre Guide - 'The singing and playing both sparkle. Great fun delightfully presented.'

Charing Cross Theatre Productions presents its hilarious new production of Rita composed by Gaetano Donizetti, with libretto by Gustave Vaez, in a new English-language translation and new orchestration for chamber ensemble by Alejandro Bonatto, who will also direct the production.

This funny domestic comedy has delighted audiences since its premiere. Never performed in Donizetti's lifetime, it premiered posthumously at the Opera-Comique in Paris on 7 May 1860, 12 years after his death.

Cast: RITA - Laura Lolita Peresivana, BEPPE - Brenton Spiteri, GASPARO - Phil Wilcox

Creatives: Director - Alejandro Bonatto, Conductor - Mark Austin, Production Designer - Nicolai Hart-Hansen, Lighting Designer - David Seldes

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Dark of the Moon

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DARK OF THE MOON is a supernatural tale of powerful witchcraft, small-town prejudices and the power of love. This timeless, spellbinding new musical portrays the clash of two dynamically polarized worlds—a charming rural Appalachian town and the mystical world of witches and warlocks from the Smoky Mountains that loom high above. The show’s unique musical score reflects those conflicting worlds using a thrilling blend of country/bluegrass and rock. Barbara Allen - a human girl and John - a curious witch-boy - find each other and defy their communities to build a life together. But will love conquer all - or will they be haunted by a deal that was made by the dark of the moon?

Nominated for 13 Fringe Theatre Awards 2026.

Book by Jonathan Prince

Music and Lyrics by Lindy Robbins, Dave Bassett & Steve Robson

Based on a play by Howard D Richardson and William Berney

By special arrangement with the Richardson/Yale Property Trust, Elliot S. Blair, Administrator

CREATIVES

Director - Georgie Rankcom

Choreographer - Jane McMurtrie

Music Supervision, Incidental Music and Vocal Arrangements - Brad Haak

Music Director - Matt Herbert

Orchestrator - Dillon Kondor

Casting Director - Peter Noden

Production Designer - Libby Todd

Lighting Designer - Jonathan Chan

Sound Designer - Andrew Johnson

Wigs, Hair and Make Up Designer - Craig Forrest-Thomas

“A pulsating, glam-rock production…these musical performances and the powerful finale really radiate”
A View from the Stalls ★★★★

“A strong new musical, with two great leads”
Beyond the Curtain

“Catchy and brilliantly sung”
The Guardian

“A fantastical romp veering between mystic truths and everyday life”
Plays to See

“A wonderful tale of magic, destiny and the meaning of love, Glenn Adamson is a real powerhouse”
Seatplan

"The production never loses its sense of atmosphere or momentum. Rankcom understands exactly when to allow the quieter moments to breathe and when to fully embrace the more supernatural elements…Josie Benson is simply sensational as Conjurwoman"
All That Dazzles

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