A NEW theatre adaptation of Jules Verne’s famous novel Around the World in 80 Days is coming to Winchester in May.

Watch as a rag-tag band of circus performers embark on their most daring and dangerous feats yet, recreating the adventures of the famous Phileas Fogg in his madcap race around the world. 

The play is produced by Tilted Wig in collaboration with York Theatre Royal and is directed by Juliet Forster.

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Each member of the cast will multi-roll throughout the duration of the performance, whilst also playing one lead role. Alex Phelps will be playing the role of the determined Ringmaster.

Taking on the role of the Acrobat is actor and puppeteer Katriona Brown. Genevieve Sabherwal will be performing as the Trick Rider. Meanwhile, Wilson Benedito provides comedic relief as The Clown, Eddie Mann rounds off the cast as the sharp-witted Knife Thrower.

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Director Julie Forster said: “I was amazed that we generally know more about Jules Verne’s fictional characters than we do about the real woman who set the record for circumnavigating the globe in 1889 (and did the journey in less time…).

“I knew I had to tell her story. I found that this approach allowed interesting themes to emerge around whose stories get told, whose stories dominate and who should stand aside to give space to the untold ones.”

Audiences will be able to join the Ringmaster, the Acrobat, the Clown, the Trick Rider, and the Knife Thrower on their frantic race to travel Around the World in 80 Days at the Theatre Royal from March 8 to March 13.