It was only a matter of time – in many senses! Loosely based on Jules Verne’s popular novel, Around the World in 80 Days, this fast-paced light-hearted musical comedy follows the adventures of a nineteenth century English gentleman and his French Manservant as they are tricked into attempting to tour the globe within the eighty days of the title. Featuring a completely original score and script, the show has been developed exclusively for the Purple Theatre Company by a team including the creators of Much Ado About Shakespeare.

Danger, romance and comedy intertwine as the our heroes make their way through worlds far removed from the civilised dignity of Victorian London. Can English sang-froid survive when whist and port are replaced with gibbon-on-a-stick? Will their well-laid plans survive the combined efforts of man and nature to stop them succeeding? Armed only with a guide book, a large and attractive bag of money and the occasional elephant, our heroes are about to find out. Come along and enjoy the ride!