The Grinning Man

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"The Grinning Man" is a dark and fantastical musical that takes place in 19th-century London. The story follows Grinpayne, a disfigured young man who is rescued as a child by a traveling fairground performer, Ursus. Grinpayne's face is permanently frozen in a grotesque grin, and he is ostracized by society. Ursus and his band of misfits take Grinpayne in and raise him as one of their own.

Years later, Grinpayne finds himself at the center of a web of mystery and intrigue, as people from his past reappear and his true identity is revealed. Along the way, he falls in love with a wealthy woman named Dea, who is also disfigured. Together, they must navigate the dangerous streets of London and confront the demons of their past.

The musical is based on the novel "The Grinning Man" by Victor Hugo and features a haunting score by Tim Phillips and Marc Teitler. With elements of horror, romance, and dark humor, "The Grinning Man" is a thrilling and emotional journey into the depths of the human soul.