Details

The Original Chinese Conjuror tells the extravagant true story of William Robinson, whose onstage death at the Wood Green Odeon in 1918 brought to an end a brilliant magic career and an extraordinary subterfuge. For years he had conned British audiences into believing he was a more exotic figure than proved the case Commissioned and developed with the generous support of the Genesis Foundation. Runs 50 mins, no interval.

Cast/Performers

Andrew Watts, Richard Morris, Sophie Louise Dann, Paul Leonard

Creatives/Company

Music: Raymond Yiu
Lighting(s): Lee Warren, Chris Ellis
Producer(s): Almeida Opera, Aldeburgh Almeida Opera
Director(s): Martin Duncan, Tim Redmond (music), Almeida Ensemble (music)
Design: Francis O'Connor