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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Mrs President

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Art Pond Foundation presents

MRS PRESIDENT

Written by John Ransom Phillips

Directed by Bronagh Lagan

In Mrs President, Mary Lincoln is a woman at war—with her grief, her detractors, and herself. Vilified by an envious elite and accused of treason, she strives to rebuild her public image to win the hearts of the American people. She turns to the world’s first celebrity photographer, Matthew Brady, who helped her husband, Abraham Lincoln, win the presidency. But their partnership unravels into a tense battle for creative control. As Mary fights to tell her story, the play delves into themes of power, identity, female agency, and the cost of representation.

With a richly textured script by acclaimed artist, playwright, and historian John Ransom Phillips, Mrs President invites audiences into a gripping examination of history’s biases and the human need to define ourselves. Described as “evocative” and “unmissable,” this brand new London production brings to life an intimate and politically charged portrait of America’s most misunderstood First Lady.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "History, feminism, drama. Can't be missed." - Broadway World

CAST

Mary Lincoln: Miriam Grace Edwards

Mathew Brady: Sam Jenkins-Shaw

CREATIVE TEAM

Written by John Ransom-Phillips 

Directed by Bronagh Lagan

Movement Director & Associate Director Sam Rayner

Set & Costume Design by Gregor Donnelly

Lighting Design by Derek Anderson

Sound Design by Sonum Batra

Video Design by Matt Powell

Production Management by Dan Weager

General Management by Katy Lipson and Kristie Winsen for ARIA Entertainment

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Music Hall

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Under the Arches - Return to The Good Old Days.

Step back in time for this traditional Victorian Music Hall with a unique blend of audience participation, authentic characters and broad comedy.  

The New Players’ Theatre are delighted to be back at Charing Cross Theatre which was their home for many years so let us raise the roof and let London reverberate to the glorious sounds of the Music Hall and singing the wonderful songs that are an essential part of our heritage with Maestro Mr Tom Carradine.

A TRULY UNIQUE BRITISH THEATRICAL EXPERIENCE.

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