Houdini's Greatest Escape

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Houdini's Greatest Escape

Thursday 25th - Saturday 27th April 2024 - 2.30pm (Sat) & 7.30pm (all), Main Auditorium

Duration: TBC

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New Old Friends in association with Yvonne Arnaud Theatre present

Houdini’s Greatest Escape

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 & 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).

Press for New Old Friends’ previous shows:

“Celebrations of theatricality… low budget aplomb worthy of The 39 Steps” – The Times

"FIVE STARS" The Bath Chronicle

“a delight from start to finish! Fast and smart …a great night out!” - Emma Rice

“hilarious” –The Stage

“has the crowd in stitches” - Reviews Hub

“A thigh-slapping, belly-aching romp of a whodunit comedy”–British Theatre Guide