The Scarlet Pimpernel - the original superhero - on stage

A project in Edinburgh, UK by Pimpernel Productions Ltd
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A rip-roaring new take on the tale of the adventurer snatching victims from the guillotine - an 18th century rock 'n roll superhero.
Backers: 34
Average Pledge Per Backer: £213

Funded: £7,227 of £80,090
Dates: Jun 4th -> Jul 4th (30 days)
Project By: Pimpernel Productions Ltd
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Latest News

Not the end of the story

July 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
 Hello all, It looks as if we won't make the target on this crowdfunder. But this is not the end of the story. I intend to bring my vision of this story to the stage. It may just take a little longer than I'd hoped. Please keep in touch via my... (Read More)

Livestream - 27 June 2018

June 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Gorgeous weather in Scotland! Hello, I did a live broadcast about the production this evening - you can find it here - three separate short pieces. I expect you're all out enjoying the lovely weather.... (Read More)

A dedicated follower of fashion

June 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Sir Percy Blakeney is the leader of fashion in the world of the beau monde. I've been having fun collecting some wonderful theatrical costumes I found on ebay. Now we'll just have to find the actors to fit them.... :)  Do join me for this evening's... (Read More)

Brooks' Gentlemen's club

June 21st - via: kickstarter.com
'That coat fits you very ill, Montagu. Very ill indeed.' 'This coat, Sir Percy? But it fits me like a glove.' 'But my dear sir, it's supposed to fit like a coat.' Hallway, Brooks' Club Entrance hall, Brooks' Club Percy's favoured club, Brook’s, is... (Read More)

"Up with this I will not put.' How the story has inspired people to do remarkable things

June 14th - via: kickstarter.com
The Scarlet Pimpernel story is fundamentally about a man who sees a situation he regards as unacceptable and decides to do something about it. And it was an updated version, the wartime movie Pimpernel Smith, that inspired one man to make a... (Read More)

Fashion in Georgian London

June 13th - via: kickstarter.com
"This really is a hideous hat, you know. À bientôt, Monsieur Shuffleon.” 18th century hats Hats were a status symbol in the 18th Century. The tricorne or bicorne hat was gradually giving way to what eventually became the top hat of the... (Read More)

Director Jennifer Dick's current projects

June 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Our director, Jennifer Dick, has two plays opening shortly in Glasgow. More information here: www.bardinthebotanics.co.uk Romeo and Juliet rehearsals https://howiraisedmoneytoproducemyplay.wordpress.com/posts/  (Read More)

Historical words we should start using again

June 10th - via: kickstarter.com
A friend posted this on Facebook, thought it was fun. I do like Fudgel and Dysania! https://www.facebook.com/thevintagenews/videos/1851070124968093/UzpfSTEzMjg5OTczNTk6MTAyMTE4MTY0MjY2NjkzMDc/  (Read More)

The real world of The Scarlet Pimpernel

June 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Spencer House, London https://howiraisedmoneytoproducemyplay.wordpress.com/posts/  (Read More)

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