Incredible as it seems, globally renowned magicians Penn & Teller have finally got around to their first residency in London’s theatre district. Now both in their seventies, this could well be their West End debut and farewell.
xIn the city where Houdini once extricated himself from a straitjacket while dangling upside down above Times Square, it’s surprising that we don’t get major magic acts on stage more often than we do in New York. This relative paucity is thrown into relief when magic, illusion, escape and the like actually do take up residence on New York stages, as is the case right now with Lord Nil extricating himself from threat of the Seven Deadly Sins at Stage 42 while just eight blocks uptown Jamie Allan is conjuring motorcycles and reams of playing cards at New World Stages with his show Amaze.
The Empire Strips Back has docked at Hammersmith’s Riverside Studios. With over two hours of themed fun based on the original Star Wars film trilogy, it bills itself tautologically as “a burlesque parody” (the word burlesque comes from the Italian burla meaning a joke or ridicule).
The magician formerly known as Dynamo and now more formally as Steven Frayne steps away from his ex-persona to embrace a new start.
Writing stage reviews is an adventure I have yet to tire of. This year, I sat in the dark and scribbled hieroglyphics into my notebook in a dark room as I watched opera, cabaret, dance, circus, comedy, clowns, musicals, concert films, buckets of immersive shows (theatre, dining, even panto) and even some theatre.
the UK premiere of Asi Wind's new stage production Incredibly Human is set to close in January. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Underbelly Boulevard Soho has announced that the award-winning Edinburgh smash Big Gay Afterparty has had a Christmas makeover. Big Gay Christmas Party will be taking to the stage for one night only.
Underbelly will welcome in the second year of Underbelly Boulevard Soho with the announcement of their upcoming programming slate. Learn more about the upcoming shows and events here!
Asi Wind brings his latest show Incredibly Human to Underbelly Soho this week and raises eyebrows, though not always in appreciation.
All new photos have been released from press night for the UK premiere of the Tony Award® nominated hit musical A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN, which began previews on 21 August 2024 at the Peacock Theatre, London. Check out the photos here!
Magician Asi Wind will bring this sold-out show Incredibly Human across the Atlantic to London's Underbelly Boulevard from 3 September.
Magician Asi Wind's INCREDIBLY HUMAN premieres in the UK following a sold-out season in New York.
Tickets are now on sale for the UK premiere of ASI WIND’S new magic show INCREDIBLY HUMAN. Previewing at the Underbelly Boulevard in Soho from 3 September, the show will run for an initial 4 month season.
The famous Magic Castle in Hollywood awarded Asi Wind Magician of the Year. Recently, he concluded his sold-out off-Broadway show, Inner Circle, which ran for 448 performances and had six extensions. Wind’s show received extensive coverage in several prominent journals and newspapers worldwide, including a New York Times Critic’s pick.
Master magician Asi Wind is embarking on a five-city* tour with a new show, Incredibly Human. See performances dates!
Asi Wind’s Inner Circle, currently running Off-Broadway, will close on January 14, 2024.
Asi Wind is a highly acclaimed magician known for his innovative and captivating performances in the world of magic. Listen to his interview on The Theatre Podcast here!
BroadwayCon has revealed the lineup for its First Look, treating attendees to an exclusive showcase of performances from some of the newest and most talked-about shows of the season.
As regional theatres continue to deal with shortfalls, news of another closing (Triad Stage) and gap fundraising came to light last week. American Theater Magazine reported on the labor shortages and significantly higher materials costs that scenic and costume shops across the country are dealing with putting further strains on theater budgets.
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