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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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STAGE CREDITS

[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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Jamie Allan Will Make History as the Third UK Magician and Illusionist in 40 Years to Get an Extended Solo West End Season

Jamie Allan is set to perform an extended solo season in the West End, marking him as the third UK magician and illusionist in 40 years to achieve this milestone.
Full Cast Set For THE PRODUCERS at Menier Chocolate Factory

The Menier Chocolate Factory has announced the full cast for Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan’s The Producers. Learn more about the cast here!
Review: ASI WIND: INCREDIBLY HUMAN, Underbelly Boulevard

Asi Wind brings his latest show Incredibly Human to Underbelly Soho this week and raises eyebrows, though not always in appreciation.
Review: THE MAGICIANS TABLE, London

You wait all your life for someone to come up with an immersive show which blends magical and cocktails and suddenly London has two. What to do?
Review: RHYTHM & RUSE, The Vaults

With a Jazz Age theme and plenty of cabaret, cocktails and close-up magic, London’s latest slab of immersive fun Rhythm & Ruse opens at The Vaults.
Andy Nyman, Marc Antolin, and More Will Lead THE PRODUCERS at Menier Chocolate Factory

As public booking opens for Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan’s The Producers, the Menier Chocolate Factory has announced initial casting. Find out who's joining the cast here!
Vicki Manser Will Lead SUPERYOU the Musical in Leicester

Vicki Manser, a powerhouse performer who has made a superhero-sized impact on the UK theatre scene playing every single Queen in SIX the Musical, will continue her reign in Leicester as she takes on the lead role of Katie in the rock opera SuperYou.
Derren Brown Brings New Show ONLY HUMAN To Theatre Royal Brighton In August 2025

Derren Brown, the multi-award-winning illusionist, returns to the stage with his latest show.
Derren Brown Brings Brand New Live Show ONLY HUMAN To The King's Theatre This Spring

The multi award-winning master of mind control and psychological illusion, Derren Brown, returns to the stage of the King's Theatre in Glasgow next Spring with a brand-new live show, Only Human. 
Video: Listen to '8 Dates' From New West End Musical WHY AM I SO SINGLE?

The first demo, '8 Dates', has been released from the new West End musical, Why Am I So Single? by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, the team behind the musical SIX. Check out the song in the video here!
Beowulf Boritt, Jeff Mahshie, and More Join Creative Team For LEFT ON TENTH on Broadway

Left on Tenth has announced the full creative team for the new Broadway play.  The production is set to begin performances at The James Earl Jones Theatre on September 26, with its official opening on October 23.
Derren Brown Will Bring ONLY HUMAN on UK Tour

The multi award-winning master of mind control and psychological illusion, Derren Brown, will return to the stage next Spring with a brand-new live show, Only Human. 
Cast Set For World Premiere of HERE & NOW in Birmingham

The producers of the brand new musical HERE & NOW, presented by UK pop sensation, Steps, have announced the lead cast joining the production. Learn more about the cast here!
Cast Set For WHY AM I SO SINGLE? From SIX's Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss

The full cast has been announced for Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss’ all-new, highly anticipated second musical, WHY AM I SO SINGLE? 
Andy Nyman to Play Governor Thropp in WICKED Movie

Actor Andy Nyman took to social media on Monday to reveal that he will be playing the role of Governor Thropp in the upcoming Wicked movie. In the musical, Thropp is the 'father' of Elphaba and Nessarose and the governor of Munchkinland. He appears in the opening number 'No One Mourns the Wicked,' which serves as a flashback of Elphaba's birth.
Darren Criss and Helen J Shen Will Lead MAYBE HAPPY ENDING on Broadway

Darren Criss will return to the stage alongside Helen J Shen in the Broadway premiere of the new romantic musical comedy Maybe Happy Ending with music by Will Aronson, lyrics by Hue Park and book by both Aronson and Park. We have all of the details!
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.

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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