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
Original Poster
Productions2015 West End
2016 UK Tour
2016 Beirut
2016 West End
2016 Dubai
2017 Singapore

Productions

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West End (2015)

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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)

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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.

Beirut (2016)

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A production opened on 5 May 2016 at the Forum de Beyrouth in Beirut.[4]

West End (2016)

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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)

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In September 2016, the production became the first West End show ever to open at the Dubai Opera.[6]

Singapore (2017)

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In March 2017, the production opened at the Kallang Theatre in Singapore.[7]

Manila (2017-18)

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On Christmas Day 2017 the production opened at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Manila.[8]

Principal Magicians

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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

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During its five-week West End run in 2015 Impossible recouped its costs of just under £1 million.[9]

National TV Appearances

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References

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  1. ^ "Magic show Impossible to run at Noel Coward Theatre | News | The Stage". The Stage. 2015-04-30. Retrieved 2017-03-27.
  2. ^ "Magicians added to Impossible line-up". www.officiallondontheatre.co.uk. Retrieved 2017-03-27.
  3. ^ "NEWS: Impossible launches inaugural UK tour from Southampton in Feb | My Theatre Mates". My Theatre Mates. 2015-11-02. Retrieved 2017-03-27.
  4. ^ "IMPOSSIBLE "Be Part of the Magic" Show in Lebanon « Lebtivity". Lebtivity. Retrieved 2017-03-27.
  5. ^ "Magic show Impossible returns to the West End". WhatsOnStage.com. Retrieved 2017-03-27.
  6. ^ "Dubai Opera announces launch programme - full details". Time Out Dubai. 12 April 2016. Retrieved 2017-03-27.
  7. ^ "InCinemas SG". InCinemas SG. Retrieved 2017-03-28.
  8. ^ "Impossible, the world's greatest magic show comes to Manila". philstar.com. Retrieved 2018-01-23.
  9. ^ Mitford, Oliver. "Smash-hit production of Impossible announces West End return in 2016". Theatre News and Reviews. Retrieved 2017-03-24.
  10. ^ "08/07/2016, The One Show - BBC One". BBC. Retrieved 2017-05-02.
  11. ^ 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.