![]() Jules Verne’s original characters are transformed in her adaptation, embracing different modes of transport as they journey across the globe. I found that this approach allowed interesting themes to emerge around whose stories get told, whose stories dominate and who should stand aside to give space to the untold ones.” Juliet Forster said: “I was amazed that we generally know more about Jules Verne’s fictional characters than we do about the real woman, Nellie Bly, who set the record for circumnavigating the globe in 1889 (and did the journey in less time…) I knew I had to tell her story. One of the original cast members Eddie Mann ( Rocketman, Macbeth, Three Inch Fools Back to the Future) returns to play the sharp-witted Knife Thrower, Detective Fix. Wilson Benedito (50 Ways to Kill Your Lover, Amazon Alan Carr’s New Year Spectacular, C4) provides comedic relief as The Clown, Passepartout. Genevieve Sabherwal (My Grandma’s a Walrus, Southwark Playhouse Speed Dial, Pleasance Spooky Ship, Bristol Old Vic) will be performing as the Aouda, The Trick Rider. Taking on the role of the Acrobat Nellie Bly is actor and puppeteer Katriona Brown (There’s a Rang-Tan in My Bedroom and Other Stories, Little Angel Theatre Chum-o-logues, Southwark Playhouse). Tilted Wig ( Murder, Margaret, and Me Lady Chatterley’s Lover The Picture of Dorian Gray) is touring Around the World in 80 Days, in collaboration with York Theatre Royal.Įach member of the cast will multi-role as a rag-tag band of travelling circus performers who embark on a daring mission to recreate Phileas Fogg’s race around the world.Īlex Phelps (As You Like It, Shakespeare’s Globe/CBeebies When Darkness Falls, Park Theatre/UK Tour Hamlet, Shakespeare’s Rose Theatre) plays the determined Ringmaster Phileas Fogg. First stop is York Theatre Royal – where adapter and Director Juliet Forster is Creative Director – from February 2-4. ![]() Originally seen at venues around York in summer 2021, this York Theatre Royal production is setting off to go around not the world but the UK. The Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati is located at 1127 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202.Circus meets theatre in Juliet Forster’s fresh adaptation of Jules Verne’s classic novel Around the World in 80 Days. * All images courtesy of the Ensemble Theatre Complete details available at Disclosure: I was given complimentary tickets for review purposes. Available in person only.ĪAA, ArtsWave Fun Card, Cincinnati Public Radio Perks Card, Military/Educator and ETA discounts available. $15 Student Rush Tickets: Students may purchase up to two $15 student rush tickets two hours prior to show time with valid student I.D. Select Tues-Fri at 7:00 pm Sat at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm Sun at 2:00 pm and 6:00 pmĪdults, $39-$43 Students, $25 Children (12 and under), $16Īll remaining tickets for the current day’s performance(s) are available two hours prior to each show time for half-price (discount does not apply to senior or children’s tickets) when purchasing by phone or in person. Bath* as Passepartout – Ken Early* as Phileas Fogg- ) (Annie Fitzpatrick* as Inspector Fix – Michael G. You can still catch a performance of Around the World in 80 Days.Īround the World in 80 Days Runs from December 4, 2013-January 4, 2014 Bath* as Passepartout Ken Early* as Phileas Fogg) Bath* as Passepartout – Ken Early* as Phileas Fogg) Overall, this show was really enjoyable to watch and an interesting way to step back in time. Girdler* as Company -Ken Early* as Phileas FoggĪll of the actors demonstrated so much talent. It was fun to watch Ken Early as Phileas Fogg, who’s adventures kept on escalating as the trip continued.ĭeb G. ![]() It was also enjoyable to watch Inspector Fix add more mayhem for Phileas Fogg and his travel companions. Passepartout was a comical Frenchman, who added so much life to the show. Bath* as Passepartout and Annie Fitzpatrick* as Inspector Fix. My two favorite characters from the play were Michael G. (Sola Thompson, Andrew Maloney, Jeremy Carlisle Parker and the Company.) ![]() There were also several funny surprise cameos but I’m not going to give those secrets away. The creative stage design allowed the audience to use their imagination for elements of the play. The cast did a fantastic job of giving the audience the feeling of traveling around the world. ![]()
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