THE GREAT RIDOLPHI

How do you hold on to the world’s greatest escape artist?

Twelve years after the death of his father, Victor O’Meara is visited by detectives inquiring on the whereabouts of a missing Francesco Goya masterpiece. Propelled by obscure items left to him, Victor seeks to uncover the truth behind his father’s involvement with one of the greatest art heists of the century and begins a quest that is part adventure, part mystery, and entirely enchanting.

As Victor delves further into his father’s past he finds himself in a place where blind women see, severed limbs are restored, and dead birds fly again. In a world of smoke and mirrors, in search of a man built around trickery and illusions, Victor unravels the mystery behind the identity of illusionist extraordinaire The Great Ridolphi.

Writer: Chris Isaacs

Director: Adam Mitchell

Performer: Steve Turner

Lighting & Set design: Trent Suidgeest

Sound design: Ben Collins

The Great Ridolphi shows the high quality of work that can be achieved within the confines of a Fringe season ★★★★ - The West Australian

Isaacs’ writing blends the mystical with the practical, and walks steadily down the line between illusion and reality throughout - Perth Arts Live

Part adventure, part mystery, the play will have you gripped from start to finish. Great entertainment, a wonderfully engaging performer, funny, enlightening and sheer magic ★★★★ - The Wee Review

Everyone left the theatre stunned at the overall perfection of this play - Gordon the Optom