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John Savournin

JOHN SAVOURNIN

  
Nationality:    British
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John Savournin's plays including theatres, agent, synopses, cast sizes, production and published dates

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below is a list of John Savournin's plays - click on a Play Title for more information

         Beowulf, a boutique panto         Billy The Kid         Buttons - Another Cinderella Story         Mirror Mirror         Pinocchio         Robin Hood         Three Musketeers, The: A Boutique Panto
Beowulf, a boutique panto

Synopsis:
scales new heights of sublime silliness is the most scholarly epic of Anglo-Saxon literature is given a wickedly entertaining Christmas makeover. Joining Boewulf himself, along with Grendel, Grendel's mother, Wiglaff, King Hrothgar, and a bladder full of other characters in a maelstrom of bad jokes, great music, excruciating audience participation and downright dangerous dough dodging.

Notes:
By John Savournin with Additions And editing by David Eaton, James Young And the cast

1st Produced:

Organisations:
Charles Court Opera in association with the Rosemary Branch Theatre

1st Published:
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Music:
-

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Genre:
pantomime

Parts:
Male:  5            Female:  2            Other:  extras

Further Reference:
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Billy The Kid

Synopsis:
Billy the Kid battles an evil villain

Notes:
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1st Produced:
Rosemary Branch, London     Dec 2014

Organisations:
-

1st Published:
-   

Music:
-

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Genre:
Adult Pantomime

Parts:
Male:  4            Female:  2            Other:  -

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Buttons - Another Cinderella Story

Synopsis:
Charles Court Opera's Boutique Panto has become a legendary part of North London's Christmas, returning for a magnificent 7th year running to the Rosemary Branch Theatre in this topsy-turvy re-imagining of one of the best loved fairytales, Cinderella. Expect all your favourite characters, fabulous musical numbers, dreadful jokes and plenty of slapstick. Starring all your firmest CCO favourites including Matthew Kellett as the adorable Buttons, Simon Masterton-Smith as the Fairy God-Father, Rosie Strobel as the ever-so charming Prince Charming and John Savournin as the ludicrously loveable Dame.

Notes:
written by John Savournin and David Eaton

1st Produced:

Organisations:
Charles Court Opera in association with The Rosemary Branch

1st Published:
-   

Music:
-

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Genre:
pantomime

Parts:
Male:  -            Female:  -            Other:  -

Further Reference:
-

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Mirror Mirror

Synopsis:
This year sees their uniquely alternative, inventive take on the tale of Snow White, and anyone who has seen any of their 8 Boutique Pantos to date knows to expect the unexpected, a dazzling array of musical numbers, sung by a stunning cast - and you can bet that there'll be plenty of puns in the frame! The cast will feature regular Charles Court Opera compatriots, including founder and resident dame (Outrageously funny Time Out) John Savournin.

Notes:
written by John Savournin and David Eaton

1st Produced:

Organisations:
Charles Court Opera

1st Published:
-   

Music:
-

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Genre:
Boutique panto

Parts:
Male:  3            Female:  3            Other:  -

Further Reference:
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Pinocchio

Synopsis:
Pinocchio is a puppet who wants to be a boy. But Donald the Dogfish, a cabaret snail and an evil Spanish cricket El Tabasco do not help

Notes:
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1st Produced:
Kings Head Theatre, London     2019

Organisations:
-

1st Published:
-   

Music:
-

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Genre:
Pantomime

Parts:
Male:  -            Female:  -            Other:  -

Further Reference:
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Robin Hood

Synopsis:
Charles Court Opera - described as a spunky little troupe by Opera Now  make an electrifying return to the Rosemary Branch theatre, with another pint-sized panto smash-hit. Described as one of the most incredibly funny and outrageous pantos in town - with unusually high standards in music and performance - CCOs pantomime is an almighty 'must see' - and this years promises to live up to their well-earned reputation. With tights as tight as tights can be, this brand new version of the famous legend promises more toe-tapping numbers from pop to opera delivered by 8 classy CCO acts, accompanied by the Eaton-Young Piano Duo, who make cameo appearances as Friar Tuck & Little John.

Notes:
Based on An original script by John Savournin, with contributions And lyrics from James Young, David Easton And the cast

1st Produced:

Organisations:
Charles Court Opera

1st Published:
-   

Music:
-

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Genre:
Pantomime

Parts:
Male:  -            Female:  -            Other:  -

Further Reference:
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Three Musketeers, The: A Boutique Panto

Synopsis:
It's all for fun and fun for all as CCO swash and buckle their way through their 6th boutique panto with their legendary esprit de corps and joie de vivre. Join Athos, Aramis, Porthos, D'Artagnan, Cardinal Richelieu etc. in a tour de force of music, jokes and utter silliness.

Notes:
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1st Produced:

Organisations:
Charles Court Opera in association with the Rosemary Branch Theatre

1st Published:
-   

Music:
-

To Buy This Play:
If Publisher (above) is underlined then the play may be purchased by direct click from the Publisher, otherwise (below) are AbeBooks for secondhand, signed & 1st eds and other Booksellers for new copies

Booksellers:

Genre:
pantomime

Parts:
Male:  -            Female:  -            Other:  -

Further Reference:
-

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