AFTER A DRY SPELL, THERE’S MAGIC BREWING IN THE WEST END ONCE MORE AS SOME OF THE GREATEST ILLUSIONISTS TAKE TO THE STAGE

There’s magic brewing in the West End once more. A vaudevillian journey of illusion, with performers at the cutting edge of their art, Wonderment is set to astonish audiences this summer at the Palace Theatre. This fun night for all the family must be seen to be believed.

Wonderment brings together some of the greatest illusionists live on stage in breath-taking displays of magic and illusion that will electrify, surprise and delight. Taking to the stage will be the multi-award-winning mind reader and TV star, Chris Cox, and the most talked about woman in magic, Josephine Lee.

Chris Cox has sold out UK tours and runs at Fringe Festivals from Edinburgh to New Zealand, and is no stranger to the Palace Theatre as the Magic and Illusions Assistant for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Josephine Lee took the magic world by storm after her appearance on Britain’s Got Talent in 2017. Her dynamic and modern spin on illusion saw her act hit millions of views overnight.

Both stars of The Illusionists which has played on Broadway, the West End and across the globe, as well as Impossible which travelled from the West End on to a world tour, Josephine and Chris are only the first incredible artists to be announced. Five acts will showcase their awe-inspiring talents at every performance and the rest of the line-up will soon be announced.

Director, Annabel Mutale Reed comments, It’s an absolute privilege to be creating Wonderment with world class magicians, who are bringing their greatest illusions to the West End this summer. Audiences have been making memories at The Palace Theatre for 130 years, and we are delighted to be filling its stage with a vibrant 2021 twist on an old-fashioned variety show. Wonderment is an exhilarating, mind-bending show that really has to be seen to be believed, all under the roof of what was once described as ‘The Handsomest Music Hall in Europe’!

Wonderment producer, Stephen McGill comments, We are so excited to bring some magic and wonder to the West End again, which we know has been sorely missed during this difficult last year. Our fun-packed family show is full of magic, illusion, and comedy. It promises some old fashioned entertainment with some innovative, fresh, contemporary style and exceptional performers. We hope it will cast a spell over our audiences and fill them with Wonderment!

Nica Burns comments, Wonderment: fantastic and fantastical, full of surprises and marvel. Hugely entertaining. A perfect summer show for all. Just the tonic.

WONDERMENT

Venue

The Palace Theatre
Shaftesbury Avenue
London W1D 5AY

Performance Dates

Friday 16th July – Monday 30th August 2021

Performance Times

Wednesday – Monday, 7:45PM
Monday and Thursday matinee 3:00PM
Saturday and Sunday matinee 3:45PM

Running Time

2 hours including interval

Box Office

https://www.nimaxtheatres.com/theatres/palace-theatre/

Ticket Prices

From £19.50 – £59.50 plus booking fees

CREW

Director Annabel Mutale Reed

Assistant Director Ryan Carter

Set Design Justin Williams

Technical Manager Dickson Cossar

Producers John-Webb Carter and Jamie Chapman Dixon, Carter Dixon Productions Stephen McGill, McGill Productions

Piers Cottee-Jones, Piers Cottee-Jones Entertainment in association with Mitchell Reeve for M. Green Productions, Carlos Candal and Paul Mansfield