Houdini's Greatest Escape

Tour synopsis, cast & creatives

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

Cast/Performers

Ben Higgins (Harry Houdini), Lydia Piechowiak (Bess Houdini), Kirsty Cox, Adam Elliott

Creatives/Company

Presented by: New Old Friends (in association with Yvonne Arnaud Theatre)
Design: Pete Firman (illusions)