Profane & Sacred City

A Magical Evening: Unveiling the Mysteries

‘I hosted ‘Profane and Sacred City’ was an event at Swedenborg House in London, combining theatre, music, and visual art.

A highlight of the event was a staged reading of “Count Cagliostro’s Apologia”, my new play directed by Jagoda Kamov and featuring the acclaimed actor Maurizio Molino. This preview explores the enigmatic life of the 18th-century occultist, Count Cagliostro, promising to entertain audiences with its blend of historical intrigue and supernatural elements.

In addition to the theatrical performance, I gave a talk about the Swedenborg residency and my project. The audience was also treated to a preview of the forthcoming illustrated book I’m doing with painter Anna Chiarini, “The Mystagogue”. This publication promises to offer a unique perspective on magick, alchemy, theatre and art.

Robert Poulter of the New Model Theatre gave an outstanding and thoroughly enjoyable performance of his model theatre show ‘Eidophusikon’ the story of Philip James de Loutherbourg.

The evening concluded with a musical performance by Femi Oriogun-Williams, who brought to life the 18th-century compositions of Jean-Hippolyte Barthelemon (a follower of Swedenborg) through mesmerizing reinterpretation and Femi’s own unique musical compositions for voice and instruments. The performance was enhanced by a visually stunning video created by Cairo artist Marwan Elgamal, creating a truly immersive experience for the audience.

I wanted this event at Swedenborg House to be a testament to my commitment to pushing artistic boundaries and exploring the intersection of history, culture, and the esoteric world of Emanuel Swedenborg and his followers.