In this episode, Artistic Director Antoni Cimolino discusses his experience directing London Assurance—an unusual comedic creation from the 19th century—with host Jovanni Sy, director and co-playwright of Salesman in China. Listen as Cimolino provides an overview of 19th-century works while highlighting the achievements and accomplishments of Dion Boucicault, who wrote London Assurance when only 18.
Diving into the conventions of directing on the Festival’s famous thrust stage vs. directing on a proscenium like the Avon Theatre, Cimolino and Sy cover technique, creative inspiration and so much more! Watch or listen now.

London Assurance
By Dion Boucicault
Directed by Antoni Cimolino
Set and Lighting Designer - Lorenzo Savoini
Costume Designer - Francesca Callow
Composer - Wayne Kelso
Sound Designer - Ranil Sonnadara
Fight Director and Intimacy Director - Anita Nittoly
Choreographer - Adrienne Gould
Additional text - Richard Bean