Derren Brown: Showman (West End) London Reviews and Tickets

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(14 Reviews)

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Clever, Entertaining, Absorbing, Masterful, Intelligent

About the Show

The critically acclaimed psychological illusionist returns to the West End with his new show.

Derren Brown, the multi-award-winning mind-reading master, is back in London's West End, fresh from the UK & Ireland tour of his first new show in 6 years: 'Showman'.

As with all Derren Brown shows, the content of 'Showman' remains a secret, but those who have seen him perform live before will know they're in for a surprise-filled psychological show!

Derren Brown has been a mainstay in UK television & theatre since his first hit TV show 'Mind Control' debuted on Channel 4 in 2000. Since then, he has completed multiple tours in the UK with his 8 theatre shows, along with stints in the West End and on Broadway.
Brown is also a best-selling author of six non-fiction books. His recent releases - 'Happy: Why More or Less Everything is Absolutely Fine' & 'A Book of Secrets: Finding Comfort in a Complex World' - explore how the tenants of stoicism can help people live more content lives.

This production is recommended for ages 12+.

Member Reviews (14)

Masterful, Intelligent, Exquisite, Entertaining, Absorbing

See it if Mind boggling confusing material

Don't see it if you like long shows

Masterful, Intelligent, Entertaining, Enchanting, Absorbing

See it if You like magic! He is the best in business!

Don't see it if You don't like magic!

Funny, Emotionally manipulating, Entertaining, Clever, Absorbing

See it if you enjoy a unique night at the theatre, with plenty of audience participation and engagement

Don't see it if you think you're clever by saying 'it's all fake'

Riveting, Must see, Entertaining, Ambitious, Clever

See it if You love magic and vasuderville. This is the best Derren Brown show since Enigma & as good as magic gets in the UK.

Don't see it if No reasons here. Even if you think you don't like magic give this a chance!

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Insane, Ambitious, Delightful, Clever, Absorbing

See it if This show is perfect for anyone. It is truly insane how these tricks work.

Don't see it if You are easily scared

Masterful, Intelligent, Entertaining, Clever, Absorbing

See it if You are a fan of Derren’s previous shows

Don't see it if You take yourself too seriously

Profound, Masterful, Entertaining, Clever, Ambitious

See it if You like Derren Brown. This is another very warm show from him, after his lovely Happiness show a few years ago. You will feel better!

Don't see it if You don't want to risk feeling mind blown. Even if you don't think you are susceptible, he will get to you.

100

Absorbing, Clever, Entertaining, Emotional, Enchanting

See it if If you want a spectacular night of entertainment that blows your mind.

Don't see it if If you get freaked out easily.

Critic Reviews (6)

"Ultimately, it's a show about human connection. Whether you trust your eyes or you don't, whether his deceptions work on you or don't, or if you simply take the evening as a fascinating social experiment or couples therapy, it's all about a shared experience."
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"It is a performance as clever as it is charismatic; a potent enchantment."
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"You end up, as ever, completely confounded by Brown’s combination of seamless stage magic and eerie ability to read and manipulate human beings – with a touching emotional pay-off, too."
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"The title of this show is pretty accurate as it became clear to me after watching that Derren Brown really is the greatest showman."
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"Pathos and delight, laughter and alarm. ‘Showman’ does everything a Derren Brown show sets out to do – you’ll begin whispering ‘there’s no way, that guy had to be an actor’, and you’ll end up in the pub, deconstructing every moment."
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"If 'Showman' has a message, then, it’s this: acceptance is worth making a song and dance about. And if things don’t always go to plan – well, that’s life."
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