The Rise and Fall
of Vinnie & Paul
A new musical by Neil Bastian
"Justly recognised by the gods of musical theatre for his alchemical hook-making"
(Buchan & Barne, Two Strangers Carry a Cake Across New York)
"Justly recognised by the gods of musical theatre for his alchemical hook-making"
(Buchan & Barne, Two Strangers Carry a Cake Across New York)
2-min summary video
"Please don't speak badly of what happened in our little yellow house..."
Van Gogh's house-share with Paul Gauguin started as an artistic bromance but after only 8 weeks it ended in a bloodbath: Vincent threatened Paul with a razor, then cut off his own ear.
Why? This electrifying two-man rock musical argues that Vincent fell unexpectedly in love with Paul only to be cruelly rejected.
Promising to ruffle the feathers of art historians and Van Gogh fans the world over, The Rise and Fall of Vinnie & Paul blasts the roof off the little yellow house to reveal the pain and passion within.
Van Gogh's house-share with Paul Gauguin started as an artistic bromance but after only 8 weeks it ended in a bloodbath: Vincent threatened Paul with a razor, then cut off his own ear.
Why? This electrifying two-man rock musical argues that Vincent fell unexpectedly in love with Paul only to be cruelly rejected.
Promising to ruffle the feathers of art historians and Van Gogh fans the world over, The Rise and Fall of Vinnie & Paul blasts the roof off the little yellow house to reveal the pain and passion within.
Why you should produce the show
Max Alexander-Taylor and Charlie McCullagh as Vinnie and Paul
* "A two-hander rock gig musical with a five-piece rock band is an achievable producible model" - BEAM judge
* It's cheap to stage and ideal for small venues.
* The songs are BIG, so it can fill large venues up to arena size.
* It's an award-nominated show, voted by industry experts.
* It sold out its first public showing at The Other Palace within hours.
* The whole world loves Van Gogh - his vibrant work and tragic story never go out of fashion, and every year people flock to Van Gogh immersive experiences all over the globe.
* Dear Evan Hansen, Spring Awakening and Next to Normal prove that themes of mental illness, self-harm and suicide are always popular.
* Les Misérables and Jesus Christ Superstar show that trauma, tragedy and big emotions are a cathartic box-office draw for millions of theatregoers, generation after generation.
* It's not a period drama - Vinnie and Paul talk like two present-day artists shacked up in a Shoreditch squat.
* The option of role-swapping on alternate nights will encourage repeat visits.
* The two-man premise will garner 'Team Vinnie' and 'Team Paul' fanbases the world over.
* "Intense. Powerful. I'd produce it. 18/20." - MTI Award judge
* "A two-hander rock gig musical with a five-piece rock band is an achievable producible model" - BEAM judge
* It's cheap to stage and ideal for small venues.
* The songs are BIG, so it can fill large venues up to arena size.
* It's an award-nominated show, voted by industry experts.
* It sold out its first public showing at The Other Palace within hours.
* The whole world loves Van Gogh - his vibrant work and tragic story never go out of fashion, and every year people flock to Van Gogh immersive experiences all over the globe.
* Dear Evan Hansen, Spring Awakening and Next to Normal prove that themes of mental illness, self-harm and suicide are always popular.
* Les Misérables and Jesus Christ Superstar show that trauma, tragedy and big emotions are a cathartic box-office draw for millions of theatregoers, generation after generation.
* It's not a period drama - Vinnie and Paul talk like two present-day artists shacked up in a Shoreditch squat.
* The option of role-swapping on alternate nights will encourage repeat visits.
* The two-man premise will garner 'Team Vinnie' and 'Team Paul' fanbases the world over.
* "Intense. Powerful. I'd produce it. 18/20." - MTI Award judge
4-min producer pitch video
The show has been developed further since this video was made.
Concept album
If the songs don't appear, it means there's a temporary problem with SoundCloud.
