PRESS RELEASE - UK TOUR AUTUMN 2005
Ophaboom presents
CASANOVA

In their latest untrue and comic reworking of a classic legend, Ophaboom take on the infamous, scandalous and scurrilous character of Casanova. Following premiere performances at Unity Theatre Liverpool, the show embarks on a ten week tour, taking in twenty-four venues across England and Scotland.

Using their unique style of hilarious half-masked madness, this internationally touring company present the story as you’ve never known it before. Thwarted love, unpaid debts and daring deception all collide spectacularly as Ophaboom take liberties with history.

“criminally insane comedy” TimeOut (Critics Choice)

This multi-talented group has been described as the theatrical answer to The Simpsons, with their last tour Robin Hood being named in Time Out’s Top Ten shows of the year. They can always be relied on to bring laughter to all ages at their shows with their blend of bawdy physicality and witty word play. Ophaboom have worked with Perrier nominated writer Owen Powell, who co-wrote their 2004 show Burke & Hare, and long-time collaborators Ninnian Kinnear-Wilson and John Broadbent, to create this new romantic comedy for everyone.

“ one of the cleverest and most screamingly funny versions
of the legend you could ever hope to see” Whats On (5 stars)

Ophaboom was established in 1991 by Geoff Beale and Howard Gayton to develop and tour theatre inspired by the Italian artform of commedia dell’arte. Their irreverent reworking of classic legends have delighted audiences everywhere from Canada to Caithness via Korea and Cornwall. Their most recent touring production Ophaboom’s Robin Hood toured the world for three years, including an acclaimed off-West End season, performances at the National Theatre, and various prestigious international festivals.

Ophaboom in association with Unity Theatre Liverpool presents CASANOVA
Directed by Howard Gayton, Devised by the company and Owen Powell
Designed by Ninnian Kinnear-Wilson and John Broadbent Costume Design by Jennifer Gayton
Performed by Geoff Beale, Howard Gayton (from 14.11: John Broadbent), Claire Jones, and Sarah Ratheram
Press contact: Kat Portman / James Seabright, 020 7439 1173 or contact via the online form

CASANOVA TOURING DATES AUTUMN 2005
22 – 24 September Unity Theatre, Liverpool 0151 709 4988
27 September Arts Centre, Swindon 01793 614837
29 September Rosehill Theatre, Whitehaven 01946 694039
1 October Playhouse, Alnwick 01665 510785
10 October Gordonstone School, Elgin 01343 837829
11 October Arts Centre, Aberdeen 01224 641122
12 October The Lonach Halls, Strathdon 01975 651 772
13 October Duff House, Banff 01261 818181
14 October Fleming Hall, Aberlour 01340 871457
15 October Community Centre, Insch 01464 820766
18 October Arts Centre, Darlington 01325 486555
21 October Maltings Arts Centre, St Albans 01727 844222
25 October Guidhall Theatre, Derby 01332 255800
27 October Arena Theatre, Wolverhampton 01902 321321
1 November mac, Birmingham 0121 440 3838
8 November Plough Arts Centre, Great Torrington 01805 624624
11 November Playhouse Studio, Sevenoaks 01732 450175
14 November Riverhead Playgoers, Louth 01507 600350
16 November College Theatre, Kingston 020 8546 2151
17 November College Theatre, Ellesmere 01691 622321
18 November Village Hall, Haborough 01469 577557
19 November Quay Theatre, Sudbury 01787 374745
25 November High School, Reepham 01603 870328
26 November Bowen West Theatre, Bedford 01234 219333

Download a Word document version of this release here.

Download a high resolution version of the Casanova silhouette image here. Production photographs not yet available but Robin Hood images available from here.