Grinning Man, The

THIS TITLE IS LICENSED BY CONCORD THEATRICALS. A mysterious performer arrives at Trafalgar Fair's freakshow bearing an unsettling permanent grin. What dark secrets lie behind Grinpayne's haunting smile, and how did he come to wear it? Guided by a seasoned puppeteer, a loyal wolf, and a sightless companion, Grinpayne's extraordinary story unfolds. As rumors of his existence spread through the city, his world transforms. Consumed by the need to uncover his shadowed origins, he abandons his beloved and ventures into the ruthless realm of high society, where cruelty takes on new meaning. A darkly enchanting tale blending romance with sinister intrigue, Gothic atmosphere, and thrilling adventure. This production captivated audiences at Bristol Old Vic before becoming a West End sensation at Trafalgar Studios, earning widespread critical acclaim and devoted fan following. PARTS AVAILABLE: - Keyboard 1/Conductor - Keyboard 2/Reed (keyboard sounds include a variety of strings and theremin. Patches for reeds -- bass clarinet, clarinet, flute -- are also included just in case) - Dulcimer/Harp (also doubling Cimbalom and Hurdy Gurdy!)* - Accordion* - Percussion * These books have been translated entirely to keyboard format with high-quality custom samples for all sounds. If you ARE able to perform any of these unique instruments live/acoustically, it's very easy to delete or "skip" the unnecessary patches in MainStage.