Best International Show · United Solo, New York 2024 · Edinburgh Fringe 2023–2025
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THE SHOW1 singer, 70 voices and a story to tell
The Imitator, from Madrid, Las Vegas, and Edinburgh to New York
Music and songs are the key elements that trigger Julian's memories, and set him off on a journey back to his childhood in South America where he discovers his passion for music and his gift for imitating voices. From there, he faces struggles in New York and Europe as he pursues his dream of becoming an artist. Singer/actor Julián Fontalvo portrays different characters that play a part in his story and imitates 70 artists such as Sting, Bob Marley, David Bowie, Amy Winehouse and Tina Turner.
70 voices: Freddie Mercury · Sting · Bob Marley · David Bowie · Tina Turner · Amy Winehouse · Michael Jackson · Elvis Presley · Andrea Bocelli · Édith Piaf · Shakira · Celia Cruz · Eros Ramazzotti…
60 minutes · Performed in English · Also available in Spanish (80 minutes)
- Written and performed by
- Julián Fontalvo
- Directed by
- Jesús García
- Sound design and musical arrangements
- Pablo Navarro
- Lighting design
- Ezequiel Nobili
- Set design
- Roberto del Campo
- Produced by
- Yellow Media
TOUR26/27
Dates in Spain are performed in Spanish. International dates are performed in English unless stated otherwise.
- ZaragozaTeatro de las Esquinas · 20:00In SpanishTickets
- AutolTeatro Auditorio Municipal · 19:30In SpanishTickets
- TausteZaragozaIn SpanishOn sale soon
- MadridGran Teatro Pavón · 22:00In SpanishTickets
- MadridGran Teatro Pavón · 20:00In SpanishTickets
- AlcañizTeatro Municipal de Alcañiz · 20:30In SpanishOn sale soon
- ValenciaLa Rambleta · 21:00In SpanishTickets
- Arganda del ReyAuditorio Montserrat Caballé · 19:00In SpanishTickets
- MadridGran Teatro Pavón · 19:30In SpanishTickets
- HaroLa RiojaIn SpanishOn sale soon
- MadridGran Teatro Pavón · 19:30In SpanishTickets
- FontanarGuadalajaraIn SpanishOn sale soon
- ManzanaresIn SpanishOn sale soon
- MadridGran Teatro Pavón · 19:30In SpanishTickets
- GuadalajaraTeatro Buero Vallejo · 19:30 · Charity performance for Manos UnidasIn SpanishTickets
- MoraToledoIn SpanishTickets
- MadridGran Teatro Pavón · 19:30In SpanishTickets
- TomellosoTeatro Municipal Marcelo Grande · 20:00In SpanishTickets
- Quintanar del ReyAuditorio Municipal Pedro Chumillas · 19:00In SpanishOn sale soon
- SalamancaTeatro Liceo · 20:00In SpanishTickets
- La Almunia de Doña GodinaZaragozaIn SpanishOn sale soon
- ZaragozaTeatro de las EsquinasIn SpanishOn sale soon
- LodosaNavarraIn SpanishOn sale soon
- Netherlands tour31 March – 24 April 2027On sale soon
BRING THE IMITATOR TO YOUR VENUE
Available in English (60 min) and Spanish (80 min) for theatres, festivals and touring circuits. For availability, fees and technical requirements, contact our booking agent, Isabel Rufino.
JULIÁN FONTALVOActor and singer
Creator and performer of The Imitator
An international showman, he has appeared in over 60 cities across 23 countries, performing for celebrities such as Michael Douglas and Anne Hathaway.
He has been cast in Spanish productions of We Will Rock You, Monty Python’s Spamalot, and Avenue Q. He is also highly sought after for exclusive corporate and private events; he even had the honor of being the sole performer at tennis champion Rafa Nadal’s wedding, at the personal request of the sportsman.
On stage
HISTORYFrom Madrid to Edinburgh and New York
Since its 2018 premiere in Madrid, The Imitator has played three Edinburgh Fringes, won an award in New York and returned to Madrid season after season.
Spain, the Netherlands and Ecuador
Over twenty Spanish cities, Aan de Slinger in Houten (Netherlands) in January and Quito in July. Eighth and ninth Madrid seasons at the Gran Teatro Pavón.
Third Fringe
A third Edinburgh Festival Fringe in August, at a new venue: Assembly Checkpoint. From October, a new home in Madrid at the Gran Teatro Pavón.
Best International Show in New York
The Imitator wins at the United Solo Theatre Festival at Theatre Row. Second Fringe season at Assembly Rooms in the summer.
Edinburgh debut
The English version opens at Assembly Rooms. Four stars from Mervyn Stutter's Spirit of the Fringe, an “Outstanding Show” from FringeReview and an interview on BBC Radio Scotland.
Fourth and fifth Madrid seasons
Teatro Marquina in February, Teatro Infanta Isabel from 27 September.
Third Madrid season
November and December at the Gran Teatro Príncipe Pío.
Rafa Nadal's wedding
Julián performs 25 minutes of the show at the wedding of Rafa Nadal and Xisca Perelló, then opens a second season at Teatro Marquina.
World premiere in Madrid
Opens at the Gran Teatro Príncipe Pío, produced by Yellow Media and directed by Jesús García.
PRIVATE AND CORPORATE EVENTSThe show, at your event
Galas, conferences, festivals and private celebrations, in Spain and abroad. Three formats, depending on time and audience.
The Imitator
The English version seen in Edinburgh and New York.
El Imitador
The full theatre show, in Spanish.
La Voz
21 international singers in seven minutes, for galas and award ceremonies.
He has performed at Rafa Nadal and Xisca Perelló's wedding, for Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones in New York, for Roger Taylor in London and, at Lio Ibiza, for George Michael, Shakira, Johnny Depp, Leonardo DiCaprio, Anne Hathaway and Emilio and Gloria Estefan.Source: ABC (Spain)
PROFESSIONALSFor venues, programmers and festivals
Downloads
- Press releasePDF · Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024 · Assembly RoomsDownload
- Press releasePDF · United Solo Theatre Festival, New York 2024Download
- Technical riderDropbox · Sound, lighting and stage requirements
- PosterImage · Official artworkDownload
- FlyerImage · Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024Download
- BannerImage · Horizontal artwork for web and screensDownload
- High-res photosDropbox · Production photos for press and promotionOpen
- Video and radio spotMP4 · For campaigns and broadcast
PRESSWhat they said
Press: Fernando Pizarro · fernando@yellowmedia.es
A brilliant and uncanny impersonator of all the great singers. He brings a hundred characters with himRoger Taylor, Queen
Quite simply, Fontalvo is astonishingMusical Theatre ReviewJames Bryce · Edinburgh
Outstanding showFringeReviewPatricia Silver
The Imitator, inimitable.ABC (Spain)Translated from Spanish
Love, humour, music and, above all, life.RTVE (Spain)Translated from Spanish
Brilliant, funny, an overflowing talent.Culturamas (Spain)Translated from Spanish
- FringeReviewThe Imitator · Review by Patricia Silver · Outstanding Show
- Musical Theatre ReviewThe Imitator · Review by James Bryce · ★★★★★
- BroadwayWorldUnited Solo announces Spring 2024 Festival award winners · Best International Show
- BBC Radio ScotlandInterview about The Imitator at the Fringe · Watch video
- Antena 3 (Spain)Julián Fontalvo performs 70 voices live on “Y ahora Sonsoles”
- Heraldo de Aragón (Spain)Review: “Imitating to find your own voice” · Javier López Clemente
- ABC (Spain)Interview: meeting Rafa Nadal