Houdini (play)

Houdini
Directed by Peter Snee
Produced by Peter Snee
Written by Stuart Brennan
Starring Stuart Brennan
Evanna Lynch
Jamie Nichols
Music by Tord Brudevoll
Release dates
2013
Running time
140 minutes
Country United Kingdom
Language English

Houdini is a 2013 stage play about the life of the magician and escapologist Harry Houdini and his brother Theo Houdini, played by BAFTA winner Stuart Brennan, co-starring with Harry's then-wife Evanna Lynch and Jamie Nichols as Harry Houdini.

It premiered in a UK & Ireland tour in September 2013, produced by Theatre Giant and directed by Peter Snee.

Story

The play follows the brothers Theo and Harry Houdini, as they set out on the road to fame and fortune as the magicians 'The Brothers Houdini'. The play opens at Coney Island, where Harry meets and quickly marries Bess. When Theo makes a mistake at a big performance, Harry is offered the opportunity to do a solo show. As Theo and Harry part ways, the shadow of one brother will consume the other and the play charts the success and failures, the love, drama, pain and tragedy of the two men.[1]

Illusions

The play features a number of illusions throughout, including:

Original Tour

The original tour went to the following venues, playing a week long run at each:

Original Cast

The original cast were:

Original Creatives

Original Rehearsals

Rehearsals took place at the University of Winchester, over four weeks.

References

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