The original novel “The Scarlet Pimpernel” was written in 1905 by Baroness Orczy. She wrote about a brave English nobleman Sir Percy Blakeney who, under a myriad of disguises, rescued French aristocrats from the guillotine of revolutionary France in 1789 (including Armand St Just, brother of his wife Marguerite). He has to pit his wits against Citizen Chauvelin, head of the dreaded French secret police.

 

The Scarlet Pipistrelle however, is Sir Percy Knockney in disguise. Aided by his faithful allies, he rescues his wife Pomegranate St Just and her brother Airstrip St Just from the hands of Citizen Chauviniste, head of the French secret police.

 

This affectionate parody of the famous story has a cast of 44 speaking parts, although several could be doubled. Suitable for ages 10 and up.