The Legend of 1900 (Novecento)

THE LEGEND OF 1900 (NOVECENTO) A Jazz Odyssey Wednesday 3 to Sunday 7 March 2027 (including a Saturday matinee) 7pm and 3pm Thanks Danny Productions presents The Legend of 1900 (Novecento), from the book by Alessandro Baricco, in a new adaptation and translation by Claudio Macor. Born on an ocean liner and never once set foot on land, 1900 is the greatest pianist the world has never seen. Now his best friend, trumpet player Tim Tooney, is going to tell you his story. Known in Italy as Novecento, and seen on screen as The Legend of 1900, starring Tim Roth. It is the first London staging since 2010. This is a theatre show and a jazz gig in one. A live trio plays on stage as the story unfolds, so the music is part of the story. Come for the legend, stay for the swing. Alessandro De Cominato is an actor and musician, and performs as the jazz and blues artist Al Bandini, whose music project was nominated Best London Act in 2023. Claudio Macor is a writer and director, and the author of The Tailor-Made Man and Savage. He is Artistic Director of Torchlight Theatre Company. Age recommendation: 16+ Duration: 60min Languages: English Countries: UK, Italy Cast & Creatives Writer: Alessandro Baricco Adaptor, Translator & Director: Claudio Macor Tim Tooney: Alessandro De Cominato Original Score: Alessandro De Cominato and Joe Mac Piano: Joe Mac Double Bass: Luigi Rignanese Drums: Vincent Cudet Producer: Thanks Danny Productions Artwork by Mario Polisano Design by Carlo Polisano Photography by Beth Clarence Reviews ★★★★ “De Cominato is an engaging ringmaster, energetic, droll and indefatigable.” – Lost in Theatre Land (about Alessandro De Cominato) “A knack for breathing fresh dramatic life into apparently familiar historical materials.” – Plays To See (about Claudio Macor’s Savage) @alessandrodecominato and @bandinisongwriter @cmacor Age Restriction 16+ / Trigger warning suicide allusion /