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 /