Ernest and the Pale Moon
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Written by Christopher William Hill. Adapted from the book by Baroness Orczy.
The revolution is in full swing and Madame Guillotine's blade chops night and day. On the perilous streets of Paris, whispers abound that a mysterious band of Englishmen are helping French aristos to escape, led by a flamboyant masked hero. But who is this elusive and reckless daredevil?
Blackadder meets The Incredibles in a laugh-out-loud comedic romp jam-packed with elaborate hoaxes, buffoonery and nincompoops. With plenty of song, outrageous fashion, intrigue and derring-do, this swashbuckling tale is the perfect theatrical treat. Just be careful not to lose your head!
SCARLET PIMPERNEL was commissioned by the egg, Theatre Royal Bath in 2018.
CREATIVE TEAM
Adapted by Christopher William Hill
Co directed Emma Earle & Joe Hufton
Designed by Zoe Squire
Composer Jack Drewry
Sound design Jon Everett
Co Produced with the egg, Theatre Royal Bath
ORIGINAL CAST
Dominic Allen
Emile Clarke
Phillipa Hogg
Laura Matthews
Dan Wheeler