Production images have been released of Calum Finlay’s “riotous” comedy Fanny, which is now playing at King’s Head Theatre until November 15, 2025.
Directed by Katie-Ann McDonough, it stars Charlie Russell as Fanny, with Daniel Abbott as Felix, Kim Ismay as Lea and Jeremy Lloys as Paul.
The cast is completed by Danielle Phillips plays Rebecka and Riad Richie as Wilhelm.
Meet Fanny Mendelssohn. You’ll probably know her younger brother Felix, from nineteenth-century smash hits like ‘The Wedding March’. Felix was such a musical sensation that Queen Victoria requested a personal concert and even sung her favourite of his compositions: ‘Italien’. The only problem was Felix didn’t write it. The piece of music was Fanny’s, quietly published under her brother’s name.
So – when Fanny intercepts a letter inviting Felix to go back to England and premiere a new orchestral work for the Queen, Fanny decides to hide the letter and take her rightful place at the palace…!
Written by Finlay and directed by McDonough, the show features music by Yshani Perinpanayagam, set and costumes by Sophia Pardon, and lighting design by David Howe. Harry Blumenau is casting director and Phao Wheatley is movement director. The creative team also includes Emily Nelson as associate set & costume designer and Charlie Russell as creative associate.
The production team is led by Charlie Rayner as production manager, Alice Cavanagh as company stage manager, with Jasmine Dittman and Molly Tackaberry as assistant stage managers.
Fanny is produced by RJG Productions in association with the Watermill Theatre.
The show runs at Kings Head Theatre until November 15. Tickets here.
Top image: Charlie Russell as Fanny – C) David Monteith-Hodge Photography (image supplied)