Impossible (magic show)
Impossible is a magic and illusion show which received its world premiere in London's West End at the Noël Coward Theatre on 24 July 2015.[1] The production features a line-up of magicians who each specialise in different magical disciplines, supported by a team of assistants. The show was created by producer Jamie Hendry and directed by Lloyd Wood and Anthony Owen with original music by Ryan Martin and Michael Bradley.
| Impossible | |
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Original Poster | |
| Productions | 2015 West End 2016 UK Tour 2016 Beirut 2016 West End 2016 Dubai 2017 Singapore |
Productions
West End (2015)
The production made its world premiere at the Noël Coward Theatre in London'sWest End on 24 July 2015. In June 2015, it was announced that the cast would include Jonathan Goodwin (escapologist), Luís de Matos, Jamie Allan (magician), Ali Cook, Chris Cox (magician), Ben Hart (magician) and Katherine Mills.[2] The production received mostly positive reviews.
UK Tour (2016)
In November 2015, it was announced that the production would tour the UK, opening at the Mayflower Theatre, Southampton on 3 February 2016.[3] A major cast change took place with Josephine Lee, Magical Bones and Lee Thompson joining the cast, with Luís de Matos, Ali Cook, Jamie Allan (magician) and Aaron Crow all leaving.
West End (2016)
In May 2016, it was announced that the production would return to London's West End and to the Noël Coward Theatre, opening on 13 July 2016. Sabine van Diemen joined the production.[5]
Dubai (2016)
In September 2016, the production became the first West End show ever to open at the Dubai Opera.[6]
Manila (2017-18)
On Christmas Day 2017 the production opened at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Manila. [8]
Principal Magicians
| West End
(2015) |
UK Tour
(2016) |
Beirut
(2016) |
West End
(2016) |
Dubai
(2016) |
Singapore
(2017) |
Manila
(2017-18) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Goodwin (escapologist) | ||||||
| Ben Hart (magician) | ||||||
| Chris Cox (magician) | ||||||
| Luís de Matos | ||||||
| Jamie Allan (magician) | ||||||
| Ali Cook | Ali Cook | |||||
| Aaron Crow | Aaron Crow | |||||
| Josephine Lee | ||||||
| Magical Bones | ||||||
| Lee Thompson | ||||||
| Sabine van Diemen | ||||||
| Lance Corporal Richard Jones | ||||||
| Bello Nock | ||||||
Box office
During its five-week West End run in 2015 Impossible recouped its costs of just under £1 million.[9]
National TV Appearances
- The One Show - 8 July 2016 - A live performance by Ben Hart (magician) of close up magic and the transportation of an audience member.[10]
- This Morning - 12 July 2016 - Jonathan Goodwin was interviewed by Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield. Magical Bones performed his signature backflip routine.[11]
References
- "Magic show Impossible to run at Noel Coward Theatre | News | The Stage". The Stage. 2015-04-30. Retrieved 2017-03-27.
- "Magicians added to Impossible line-up". www.officiallondontheatre.co.uk. Retrieved 2017-03-27.
- "NEWS: Impossible launches inaugural UK tour from Southampton in Feb | My Theatre Mates". My Theatre Mates. 2015-11-02. Retrieved 2017-03-27.
- "IMPOSSIBLE "Be Part of the Magic" Show in Lebanon « Lebtivity". Lebtivity. Retrieved 2017-03-27.
- "Magic show Impossible returns to the West End". WhatsOnStage.com. Retrieved 2017-03-27.
- "Dubai Opera announces launch programme - full details". Time Out Dubai. Retrieved 2017-03-27.
- "InCinemas SG". InCinemas SG. Retrieved 2017-03-28.
- "Impossible, the world's greatest magic show comes to Manila". philstar.com. Retrieved 2018-01-23.
- Mitford, Oliver. "Smash-hit production of Impossible announces West End return in 2016". Theatre News and Reviews. Retrieved 2017-03-24.
- "08/07/2016, The One Show - BBC One". BBC. Retrieved 2017-05-02.
- Bullock, Andrew (2016-07-12). "'I'm scared' Holly Willoughby freaked out by back-flipping magician on This Morning". Express.co.uk. Retrieved 2017-05-03.