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Mario Pirovano brings to London for one night only his Edinburgh Festival acclaimed one-man performance of Nobel Prize-winner Dario Fo's work on the life of Francis of Assisi.
FRANCIS, THE HOLY JESTER
"This production is the most entertaining and funny history lesson you could hope to see, given a captivating performance by
the charismatic Pirovano." British Theatre Guide
Wednesday 8th September 7.30pm
St James's Church, Piccadilly, London, W1J 9LL
With the support of the Italian Cultural Institute.
Tickets: £15
available from:
www.beautiful-books.co.uk or email:
or telephone: Sara on 0207 734 4448
Francis, The Holy Jester provides an intimate, insightful and often hilarious portrait of Saint Francis of Assisi, and gives a delightful slice of life in medieval Italy, full of relevance for our lives today. A tale that brings together courtiers, Popes, Cardinals, generals and peasants, saints and sinners, and Jesus himself in a great pageant of characters brought to life through a remarkable performance that sparks the imagination and delights the soul.
Mario Pirovano performed the play at the 2009 Edinburgh Festival to great critical acclaim, and he has now returned from his home in Perugia for a tour of the UK. The St James's Church performance will be the only London night of the tour, and the stunning interior and acoustics of this very special building will assure an unforgettable night of theatre.
"Veteran Dario Fo associate Mario Pirovano delivers Fo's characteristically folksy monologues about Francis of Assisi with a verve and informality that closely resemble Fo's own performance style." The Stage
"Pirovano's performance, and his ability are astounding. I recommend it wholeheartedly and completely." Edinburgh Review
Dario Fo was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1997. His works have been published and performed in over 50 countries and in more than 30 languages, and include Mistero Buffo and Accidental Death of an Anarchist.
"Imagine a cross between Bertolt Brecht and Lenny Bruce, and you may begin to have an idea of the scope of Fo's anarchic wit." New York Times
Tickets for the St James's Church performance are available from Beautiful Books. You may order the tickets online at www.beautiful-books.co.uk, or email [email protected]. For more information, contact Sara on 0207 734 4448.
The play has also been transcribed into a novella which is now available from Beautiful Books at £8.99. To order your copy, visit www.beautiful-books.co.uk, or you will also be able to purchase copies signed by Mario Pirovano on the night.
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A Beautiful Happenings Press Release
Francis, The Holy Jester
A play by Nobel Prize-winning Dario Fo,
performed by Mario Pirovano
Mario Pirovano brings to London for one night only his
Edinburgh Festival acclaimed one-man performance of
Nobel Prize-winner Dario Fo's work on the life of Francis
of Assisi
Wednesday 8th September 2010
7.30pm at St James's Church, Piccadilly, London, W1J 9LL
Tickets: £15
Early Bird Tickets (available until 31st July 2010): £10
Francis, the Holy Jester is a one-man show, a play which relies solely on the considerable skill of highly experienced
performer Mario Pirovano and the imagination of the audience. A whole range of characters from 13th Century Italy are
brought to life before the audience: Popes and Cardinals, Dukes and Duchesses, soldiers on the battlefield, traders in the
marketplace and St Francis himself.
The play traces some events from the life of one of the most colourful and renowned of holy men, St Francis of Assisi. It
is a play that truly addresses some fundamental questions about how we express our faith and commitment to Christian
principles. It also has the timelessness of a great story masterfully told and is full of relevance for our lives today for
Christians and non-Christians alike.
Dario Fo and Mario Pirovano offer four episodes from St Francis life and, like Francis himself, the play is wonderfully
humorous, uplifting, thought-provoking and unpredictable.
This is an entirely unique and living piece of theatre that interrogates and celebrates humanity, has the power to reach
all of us, theatre-lover or no, educated or non-educated, Christian or non-Christian and will be enjoyed by anyone who
loves a good story carefully crafted and expertly told with insight, vivacity and humour.
Mario Pirovano performed the play at the 2009 Edinburgh Festival to great critical acclaim, and he has now returned
from his home in Perugia for a tour of the UK. The St James's Church performance will be the only London night of the
tour, and the stunning interior and acoustics of this very special building will assure an unforgettable night of theatre.
"Imagine a cross between Bertolt Brecht and Lenny Bruce, and you may begin to have an idea of the scope
of Fo's anarchic wit." – New York Times
"Veteran Dario Fo associate Mario Pirovano delivers Fo's characteristically folksy monologues about
Francis of Assisi with a verve and informality that closely resemble
Fo's own performance style." – The Stage
"Pirovano's performance, and his ability are astounding. I recommend it wholeheartedly and completely."
– Edinburgh Review
"This production is the most entertaining and funny history lesson you could hope to see, given a
captivating performance by the charismatic Pirovano." – British Theatre Guide
"No need for set, props or special effects here. Pirovano is able to paint a Bellini Renaissance-style
landscape with a sweep of the arm." – What's on Stage
Since 1983 Mario Pirovano (pictured) has taken part in all the works produced by Dario Fo and
Franca Rame either as an actor or as assistant producer, stage director or simultaneous translator.
Dario Fo was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1997. His works have been published and
performed in over 50 countries and in more than 30 languages, and include Mistero Buffo and
Accidental Death of an Anarchist.
Complimentary press tickets are available on request.
Key Notes:
1. For further information please contact Ryan Davies at Beautiful Books ([email protected]
or 0207 734 4448).
2. This is the first time Francis, The Holy Jester has ever been performed in London.
3. The performance will take place at 7.30pm at St James's Church, Piccadilly, London, W1J 9LL on Wednesday 8th
September 2010.
4. Tickets are available online at www.beautiful-books.co.uk or over the phone at 0207 734 4448. Also available from
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