Houdini's Greatest Escape
Drama New Old Friends in association with Yvonne Arnaud Theatre present – The HaymarketReturns Only
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Performers and Cast
- Ben Higgins
- Harry Houdini
- Lydia Piechowiak
- Bess Houdini
- Adam Elliott
- Male multi-role
- Kirtsy Cox
- Female multi-role
Harry Houdini is the world's greatest entertainer.
Just as his death-defying escapology stunts have him, and his wife Bess, on the cusp of a career-defining performance for King Edward, he finds himself framed for murder by a gang of criminals in cahoots with the chief of police.
Can Harry and Bess escape the plot and clear their names?
And how is their rival, The Superstar Spiritualist medium, involved?
All will be revealed in this hilarious 39 Steps-esque thriller, played out in New Old Friends' (Crimes on Centre Court) inimitable, award-winning style of physical comedy, sparkling wit, and just a touch of chaos.
Featuring a hard-working cast of four playing multiple roles on an almost harder-working set, this show will have you laughing and gasping throughout at the magic of theatre and the 'real' magic of illusions designed by TV’s Pete Firman (BBC One's The Magicians).
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Reviews
Inventive, captivating and enthralling, this is a show not to be missed... a truly exceptional piece of entertainmentFairypowered Productions
Laugh out loud, crazy, chaotic, anarchic, slapstick... a side splitting 5 out of 5 stars. Great funWhat’s Good To Do
Had the entire audience practically rolling in the aislesBackstage Bants