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Derren's live shows have won him two prestigious Olivier Awards - for Something Wicked This Way Comes (2006) and Svengali (2012) and he has received more Olivier nominations and wins than any other one-man show in theatre history. He has played to sold-out houses across the country every year since 2003 to over 1.6M people.
Previous shows, Infamous, (2013, 2014), Miracle (2015, 2016) and Underground (2017, 2018) have also enjoyed critically acclaimed seasons in London's West End. In 2017 he made an award-winning US stage debut at the Atlantic Theater in New York with Derren Brown: Secret and discussions for a Broadway run are ongoing.

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[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2019
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[Off-Broadway]
Original Production, 2017
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[West End, 2023]
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Review: PLAYING LATINX, Soho Theatre


'Walking into the Soho Theatre Upstairs, you are given a nametag before taking your seat. Interestingly enough, Playing Latinx has the same start as Derren Brown’s Unbelievable on the West End, with a chair on stage and a sign stating, “The show will start once someone sits on this chair.”'

Review: MIND MANGLER: MEMBER OF THE TRAGIC CIRCLE, Apollo Theatre


A spin off from Mischief Theatre’s Magic Goes Wrong,  Mind Mangler: Member Of The Tragic Circle makes its official London debut.

Full Cast Set For Imelda Staunton-Led HELLO DOLLY! at the London Palladium


The complete cast has been revealed for this summer's new production of Hello, Dolly!, as one of the most iconic musicals of all time comes to The London Palladium.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 27, 2024


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 27, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Andrew Keenan-Bolger & More to Star in SCARLETT DREAMS World Premiere at Greenwich House Theatre


The world premiere of a new play Scarlett Dreams, written and directed by S. Asher Gelman, will open at Greenwich House Theatre in the spring. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Design Team Set For Dael Orlandersmith's SPIRITUS / VIRGIL'S DANCE at Rattlestick Theater


​​​​​​​Rattlestick Theater has announced the full creative team behind the New York premiere of SPIRITUS/VIRGIL's DANCE.

Save Up To 73% on Derren Brown's UNBELIEVABLE!


Derren Brown's one-man shows have won two Olivier Awards and played to sold out houses on tour across the UK, in the West End and on Broadway. Now, with his long-time collaborators Andy Nyman and Andrew O'Connor, Derren* has created a new show starring a multi-talented cast of seven who will perform MAGIC LIKE YOU HAVE NEVER SEEN. 

The West End's First Chat Show is Coming to London This December


A Spotlight On has announced its guests for the West End's first chat show coming to London this December.

Review: TOM BRACE: A TRICK DOWN MEMORY LANE, Pleasance London


The introduction of Tom Brace: A Trick Down Memory Lane is a fascinating one in which a disembodied voice recounts the time when Derren Brown played Russian Roulette live on television, creating a controversy not only in the world of magic but in general.

THE LITTLE BIG THINGS, THE LION KING, FROZEN and More Will Star in The Royal Variety Performance


The cast of the critically acclaimed new British musical will perform a number from the hit show at The Royal Albert Hall on 30 November as part of the Royal Variety Performance.

Andy Nyman, Jenna Russell and More Will Star in HELLO DOLLY! in London, Starring Imelda Staunton


Andy Nyman, Jenna Russell, Tyrone Huntley and Harry Hepple will join Imelda Staunton in Dominic Cooke's production of Hello Dolly, coming to London in 2024.

Shawna Hamic and River Medway Will Lead UNFORTUNATE: THE UNTOLD STORY OF URSULA THE SEA WITCH; Full Cast Revealed!


Shawna Hamic (Orange is the New Black, 1776 on Broadway) will lead the cast of the critically-acclaimed musical parody Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch at Birmingham Hippodrome from Thursday 11 to Saturday 13 April 2024 opposite Ru Paul’s Drag Race UK star River Medway as Ariel.

Hypnotist Fraser Penman Comes to Reconnect Regal Theatre, Bathgate


Enjoy a wild night of fun with one of Scotland’s most talented and unusual entertainers, Fraser Penman – the albino mind reader and comedy hypnotist. 

Review: UNBELIEVABLE, Criterion Theatre


Derren Brown calls his new production, Unbelievable, 'the magic show I've always wanted to see'. It's not only a show without Brown himself, but crucially (with the exception of Simon Lipkin) it is a magic show not performed by professional magicians. In fact, many members of their cast are making their West End debuts.

Derren Brown's UNBELIEVABLE Begins Previews at The Criterion Theatre


Brand new magic show, UNBELIEVABLE, opens for previews today (19 September 2023) in London's West End at the Criterion theatre, fusing together the best of theatre with illusion, sleight of hand and mind reading. Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!

THE LITTLE BIG THINGS Leads our Top Ten London Shows for September


The nights are getting shorter, the swimming trunks are being packed away and you probably have bought some new pens and pencils. September is here and promises some amazing theatre to come. Check out our top ten recommendations for theatre in London this month.

EDINBURGH 2023: Review: THE CAMBRIDGE FOOTLIGHTS INTERNATIONAL TOUR SHOW, Pleasance Dome


The Cambridge Footlights prove why they are one of the most acclaimed comedy groups in the UK.

UNCLE VANYA Extended in Private Loft - Last Chance to See the Production


Catch the critically acclaimed production before it closes on September 3. Description: Don't miss your chance to see the prestigious cast of Uncle Vanya in this exclusive private loft production. Get all the details and book your tickets before it closes on September 3.

Thomas Jay Ryan & More Join Hyper-Intimate Production of UNCLE VANYA


Discover the hyper-intimate production of Uncle Vanya, starring Thomas Jay Ryan and David Cromer. Experience a fresh twist on this classic play. Book your tickets now!

"I've Never Seen Anything Like This Before!": Inside Rehearsals for Derren Brown's Unique New Show UNBELIEVABLE


BroadwayWorld UK had the chance to attend an invited rehearsal of magician Derren Brown’s newest show, Unbelievable. The show, created by longtime collaborators Derren Brown, Andy Nyman and Andrew O’Connor brings magic to life with a cast of actors and musicians, many of whom are new to the world of magic!

Derren Brown FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Derren Brown been in?

Derren Brown has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Derren Brown been in?

Derren Brown has not appeared in the West End.

How many shows has Derren Brown written?

Derren Brown has written 2 shows including Derren Brown: Secret (Author), Secret (Author).

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