Houdini’s Greatest Escape

New Old Friends, The King’s Head Theatre & National Tour, 2024

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?

★★★★★ FAIRY POWERED PRODUCTIONS

★★★★★ WHAT’S GOOD TO DO

★★★★ EVERYTHING THEATRE

“Guy Hughes’ music and Fred Riding’s sound design envelop the show in period-appropriate style without ever swamping the action.” (EVERYTHING THEATRE)

“Movement by Sam Archer and music composed by Guy Hughes also add immeasurably to the impact of the production, especially in the pacier and more musical second act.” (ALL THAT DAZZLES)