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Derren Brown's Showman tour will have you questioning everything for days

The English mentalist and illusionist kicked off his tour with several showings at Theatre Royal Plymouth and now is travelling the UK

• 16:06, 8 SEP 2021
• Updated 17:24, 8 SEP 2021

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Everybody has heard of Derren Brown - but if you haven't seen him in action, you might be a bit confused about what he does.

He is described as a mentalist and illusionist, which could have a number of definitions if you have not seen a professional in action before.

However, once you see Derren live, you won't be confused about what he does, but you'll be baffled at how he does it.

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The talented mind-trickster kicked off his Showman tour at Theatre Royal Plymouth with several performances between August 28 and September 4 - his first brand new theatre show in six years.

As Showman "remains a closely-guarded secret", we cannot reveal too much about the show, but what we can tell you is you will leave wondering how Derren manages to do what seems impossible.

Showman puts the audience at the heart of the show and encourages you to get involved, with a special request for anyone who attends to bring a small sentimental item with them.

All will become clear, we promise.

I attended the show with my partner, who is sceptical of everything - and even his jaw-dropped with some of the things Derren was able to do.

One thing we can tell you is that members of the audience are pulled up on stage, starting with four couples.

Four men are met with the dreaded question 'what is your partner's most annoying habit' - which is a very specific question that would be different for each couple. The four other halves then are invited on stage, but told to stand shuffled and not to give away who is their partner.

One man told how his partner could not load the dishwasher properly, while another didn't like that his partner was 'always rushing him'.

While the average person would have no idea, Derren was able to easily identify whose hearts were intertwined - but we had no idea how.

We spent the evening of the show discussing if we saw the same things and then the following week questioning how parts of the show were even physically possible.

So if you want to laugh, cry, feel understood and question everything, then Showman is for you.

Derren is now embarking on a UK-wide live tour, visiting 36 different places from Glasgow to Bournemouth.

A message from Derren on his website reads: “All I can reveal at this point is that the show will ultimately be about you, the audience member, because that’s what I find most interesting.

"There are places I’d like to take you where we haven’t been before. I always aim to have it deliver more than you’d expect.

"I’m excited to be at the starting point of that process. Getting it on the road will be my favourite part of the year.”

You can find the full list of tour details here .

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Derren Brown to take ‘SHOWMAN’ back on the road for a massive 8-month tour in 2022!

Derren Brown , the multi-award winning master of mind control and illusion, has today announced that he will be taking SHOWMAN back on the road for a massive 8-month tour across the UK f rom 8 March to 29 October 2022 , making it  his biggest tour in 20 years.

Tickets are now on sale at www.derrenbrown.co.uk , where tickets can also be purchased for SHOWMAN ’s ten date tour in 2021.

SHOWMAN is  d irected by Andrew O’Connor & Andy Nyman and written by Andy Nyman , Andrew O’ Connor & Derren Brown .

It is presented by Michael Vine , Andrew O’Connor , Derren Brown and Paul Sandler for Vaudeville Productions Ltd .

Derren commented:

“ 2022 will be the biggest tour I’ve done in 20 years. It’s exciting and daunting and I’m considering a bigger suitcase. Maybe even a four-wheeler. It’s madness and I can’t wait. ”

2022 TOUR DATES

March 8 – 12                     King’s Theatre, GLASGOW

March 15 – 19                   Wycombe Swan, HIGH WYCOMBE

March 22 – 26                   Theatre Royal, NORWICH

March 29 – April 2             New Theatre, CARDIFF

April 12 – 16                     The Gaiety Theatre, DUBLIN

April 19 – 23                     Grand Opera House, BELFAST

April 26 – 30                     Millennium Forum Theatre, DERRY/LONDONDERRY

May 3 – 7                         Edinburgh Playhouse, EDINBURGH

May 10 – 14                      His Majesty’s Theatre, ABERDEEN

May 24 – 28                      Hippodrome, BRISTOL

May 31 – June 5               Empire, LIVERPOOL

June 7 – 11                       New Victoria Theatre, WOKING

June 14 – 18                     Theatre Royal, NOTTINGHAM

June 21 – 25                     Grand Theatre, WOLVERHAMPTON

July 5 – 16                        The Lowry, SALFORD QUAYS

July 19 – 23                      Milton Keynes Theatre, MILTON KEYNES

July 26 – 30                      MayFlower Theatre, SOYTHAMPTON

August 8 – 14                   Orchard Theatre, DARTFOLD

August 16 – 20                  Pavilion Theatre, BOURNEMOUTH

August 23 – 27                  Grand Theatre, LEEDS

August 30 – Sept 3            Cliffs Pavilion, SOUTHEND

September 13 – 17            Theatre Royal, NEWCASTLE

September 27 – Oct 1       Regent Theatre, IPSWICH

October 4 – 8                    New Theatre, OXFORD

October 11 – 15                Lyceum Theatre, SHEFFIELD

October 18 – 22                The Globe Theatre, STOCKTON

October 25 – 29                Royal & Derngate, NORTHAMPTON

Not suitable for under 12s

To book tickets go to: www.derrenbrown.co.uk or check directly with the venue websites.  Times vary.  

All existing tickets purchased for SHOWMAN remain valid.

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Derren Brown Presents - Unbelievable

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Coming to the end of the tour

It is an unfeasibly hot day in Bournemouth. I’ve brought iPad, ordinary pad-pad, and a couple of books down to a stretch of water where wealthy, sockless middle-aged men in chinos and striped T-shirts are drinking afternoon champagne and boating with their similarly-striped, dramatically over-sunglassed female equivalents. I have never been the boaty type, but as one is grabbed under the armpit and dragged screaming and spitting through the supermarket aisles of life towards middle-age, it is comforting to find such self-contained communities of the griseous enjoying themselves with such opulent, rickety abandon.

My only worthwhile boating memory is from my twenties: that of hiring a rowing boat with my friend Joe in the Lake District. ‘Hiring’ is an optimistic term: the arrangement was that we would pay for the jaunt upon our return when, I imagine, the boat-man would know how long to charge us for. We rowed in the rain and sun, swigged Talisker from the bottle like the hardened seafarers we imagined we were, and played loud upon our harmonicas; then, when we realised too late that time was too short and the jetty too far to return to, we sailed on towards the train station we needed to reach, tied up the boat now several miles from the hire point, took a self-timed photograph of us stood triumphantly by the vessel we were abandoning, and fucked off home.

It was one of the best days of my life. Promises were made to myself to row more often, to canoe regularly, and to live the life aquatic. None of this came to pass. Instead, I have framed in my office, and holding pride of place, a glorious souvenir of us in our rain hats, flanking our boat and beaming.

Bournemouth, for readers of ‘Confessions’, was also home to my occasional Christmas family holiday at the Water’s Edge Hotel. My grandfather would treat us all to a few days by the sea. I had tried to find a picture of the hotel but found that it had since been pulled down. I am indebted to one Dean Watson, who found and emailed an old picture of said hotel and in doing so awakened some happy memories.

(On the subject of thank-yous: I received a copy of ‘Twitterature’ and a letter from a chap who worked at a book factory near or in Oxford: if you are reading this or might know him, I apologise profusely for losing your/his address. Do email me through this site.)

With just two more days of touring remaining, I shall miss the delights of new towns and lazy afternoons in eagerly acquired local haunts. The upcoming Shaftesbury Theatre London run brings with it its own peculiar pleasure, but somehow with TV concerns and other intrusions, the days don’t quite remain as carefree as I intend them to. There is, though, the private love of feeling part of a largely nocturnal stratum of London life known only to a bunch of actors and performers; a feeling of inclusion in something subterranean and steeped in joy. For a month and a half, one becomes part of London Theatreland, and for a lover of said theatre, that’s rather giddying. There are the concomitant delights of having ones social calendar cleared, save for lunchtime meets with those who might find themselves free in the days for the same reason, and of having a new home in the faded glamour of a west-end dressing room, available to make hospitable and homely according to ones whim. Of finding out who from the ranks of fame or friends might be in attendance that night, of stocking up on wine and treats to offer should they ‘come round’; meeting actor friends from other shows and discussing the idiosyncrasies of our audiences from that night; and of being on first-name terms with the doormen and waiting staff of local late-night clubs and eateries that cater for the post-show social artisan.

For my little crew it will be a blessed relief not to have to install and de-rig the set for six whole weeks, and for us all it will be a pleasure to tidy, make shiny, then primp and pimp the set with any extras which have been waiting for the convenience of the break to be installed. The show is always at its best in town. After a couple of day’s grace in which I will once again feel my bedroom carpet under my feet, perhaps watch a late-night movie with my beloved, and, excitingly, start painting a portrait of our very own Mr. Coops, the show will once again go on. A few nights to get up to speed, a press night, the reviews later that week which I won’t read (but will ask my director and PR personage for a general overview and to report any concerns worth attending to), and then the pleasure and challenge of re-creating the show six nights a week for a further six weeks without letting it ever feel like I’m merely repeating it.

Svengali, despite an error in the London Metro to the contrary, runs from June 8th to July 16th. Booking details and links are on this site. If you do come I hope very much that you enjoy it at least as much as I do. Before then, I shall soak up this impossible Bournemouth sun while I can.

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I came to see the Bournemouth show on my brithday on the 4th, and wooweee! I’d been counting down the days since march and you completely exceeded my already very very high expectations! Just want to say a big BIG thank you for making it the best birthday yet, will DEFINATLY be seeing you again as soon as I can! TRUE LEGEND. Thank you, hope you enjoyed it as much as I did! xx

Just a quick note to say I enjoyed the show at Plymouth pavilions 28th may. You were on top form…really fun,entertaining and enlightening night. Ps, I’m the one you said looked creepy..you try and look cool when someone is XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX for ten seconds!!!! Lol All the best, Neil Hayden

Hi Derren Just wanted to say how much we enjoyed seeing and participating in your show saturday night!! It’s fair to say I wouldn’t have chosen to come on stage (I was just too nervous!!) but so glad now that we did and experienced your amazing acts first hand. It was brilliant. We have watched your shows over the years and saw your 1st stage show in Poole, but this one beat it hands down. Please keep getting better and better, we love watching you!! Sharon xx

Had the pleasure of seeing Derren’s opening night at the West End last night! Betwixt the wonderful illusions were several penetrating revelations about members of the audience.

Hi Derren, saw the show in Northampton and now expecting to be predictable and come again to see you in town. Running out of DVD’s to buy, the book collection is growing and a downloaded copy of Confessions of a conjurer gives light relief whilst driving. It’s great to hear the author read their own book to you, it kind of makes it more real and amusing too.

Could do with some more audio to download when you have the time.

Wished we had waited for a photo and autograph after the show but was also mindful that, even to the seasoned performer it must be tiresome to have to smile at complete strangers all the time.

Was hoping you and the crew may have ended the night in the curry house we went to but no doubt stale sandwiches were supper back at the hotel.

Well done Derren.

Hi Derren Just wanted to say thank you for a great show in Plymouth recently and I hope London goes well for you. You didn’t mention on your log if you had a nice time in Plymouth and managed to get some well deserved R&R; soak up some rays on the beaches or the Hoe or just take in some nautical culture! Look forward to seeing you again soon, Love Tiff

Svengali was amazing as always! You never fail to put on an amazing show, was lovely to meet you however briefly outside the Bristol hippodrome as well 🙂 i would love to chat to you longer as I find you and what you do truly fascinating , please always bring your shows to Bristol ! I can’t wait for the next one!

Derren, my partner and I came to SVENGALI, our second show of yours, last week. Fabulous – as was ENIGMA. We were also gripped by your recent programme about the scam of faith healing. Thank you for doing what you do – being highly entertaining but inspirational and educational too. You’d definitely be invited to my ‘fantasy dinner party’! All the best for continued success.

It was so great to see you live on Friday night 🙂 I could barely contain my excitement for weeks beforehand! And thank you so much for signing my programme.

I just thought you should know that the rude man who shouted down from the grand circle had learning difficulties, as far as I could tell, so I don’t think he was trying to be genuinely hurtful!

Enjoy the rest of your tour xxx

Hi Derren! Cannot wait to come and see you at Shaftesbury! Love your blogs. They’re keeping me sane amidst the hell that is revision. You’re a bit like a more refined, less metamorphic (yet just as charming) Lady Gaga of the magic world. Spell binding. Don’t let that go to your head though!

Quick request…Tag Canterbury onto your tour next year please! We have a brand new, shiny theatre 🙂 and most tours pass Kent by!

Hope the rest of Svengali goes without a hitch! x

Derren, say it ain’t so

Did you really steal and abandon a boat from some poor bloke? And are you really so chuffed with yourself that you’re happy to boast about it without any remorse?

Love your show and your work but don’t like this

Hey Derren Were you OK on Wednesday evening? You seemed in a littel distress when you were taking a bow at the end of the show? Absolutely fab show btw. Saw it earlier this year in Woking as well as this week in London. Both shows were exhilerating.

What a fantastic show at the Shaftesbury Theatre yesterday. It was amazing and you are truly a very clever man. I was lucky enough to come up on stage with you.

Thanks for a brilliant evening. I will definitely be back.

Halfway through your book, I realized I have to travel from Norway to England next year. Can´t wait.

Derren Brown

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BU Professor features in new Derren Brown podcast series exploring our emotions

BU's Professor Roger Baker has featured in new podcast series by mentalist and illusionist Derren Brown.

Derren Brown’s Boot Camp for Emotion explores the powerful role our emotions play in everything we think, say and do. The podcast series, which is available on Audible, is presented by Derren Brown with help from different experts and behavioural scientists – including Professor Baker.

His work into emotional processing – how we come to terms with negative events and their emotional impact – is featured as part of episode eight of the series: An emotional education .

Professor Baker, a clinical psychologist, has explored the link between emotional wellbeing and our mental and physical health and developed an emotional processing scale – a questionnaire which helps people to understand and identify their emotional processing styles.

Professor Baker said: “Stress in its many shapes and forms is something that comes everyone’s way, and we need effective ways to emotionally process its emotional impact so that it does not overwhelm us. I describe it as if the body has a second immune system, an emotional system, devoted not to physical protection, but to protection from emotional hurt and trauma.

“Our research team at Bournemouth University has for many years been exploring how this second immune system operates and consistently discovering the importance of accepting and facing one’s emotional experience, even negative experience, effectively expressing emotions and understanding connections between emotions and stressful events.”

The scale has been used by clinical practitioners across the world to help support and treat patients, and Professor Baker has recently launched a new version – the Emotional Processing Scale for Wellbeing (EPS-W) which can be used in the workplace to support employee wellbeing and build emotional resilience.

The podcast also features Olivia, a patient of Roger’s who has used the emotional processing scale, who speaks about her experiences and how she has benefitted from a greater emotional understanding.

“Of course when you are able to help a person understand and overcome their distress, it’s tremendously rewarding,” said Professor Baker. “But also from a scientific point of view, developing an assessment tool that can more broadly support Emotional Processing Therapy is also satisfying.

“Emotional Processing is a new idea and it sometimes takes time for new ideas to catch on. Having a high profile personality like Derren Brown explain the approach is a bit of a breakthrough. He discusses complex ideas in a funny and entertaining way which gets the message across so much more effectively than I could explain in scientific speak.”

His advice for anyone listening to the podcast who wants to look after their emotional wellbeing is to listen to what your emotions are telling you.

“It is interesting that Derren Brown’s podcast episodes on the various emotions including Fear, Shame, Love, Anger and Emotional Intelligence all carry the same message: your emotions are there for a good reason – try to tune in to what they are saying. They are a valuable gift not unwanted baggage.”

Listen to the Derren Brown’s Boot Camp for Emotion podcast series on Audible

Find out more about the Emotional Processing Scale and Professor Baker’s work

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Unbelievable

Please note Derren Brown does not appear on stage in Unbelievable. 

Everyone you meet is performing a kind of magic trick – presenting the parts of themselves they want you to see, their ‘effect’, and hiding the parts they don’t, their ‘method’.

Unbelievable is the brand-new show from internationally acclaimed psychological illusionist Derren Brown.

Following the extraordinary success of Derren’s recent production of Showman , Unbelievable will be an experience like no other.   

Step inside the world of Unbelievable  where the audience are the beating heart of the production. Featuring a live band and a company of magical, multi-talented performers who bring to life, on stage, an evening of trickery that will leave you astonished.   

Brought to you by the writing and directing team behind internationally acclaimed psychological illusionist Derren Brown’s stage productions, comes a new theatre show that reimagines live magic.

Cast/Musician - Laura Andresen Guimarães, Izalni Batista Nascimento Junior, Alexander Bean and Hannah Price

Cast - Samuel Creasey, Simon Lipkin and Yolanda Ovide

Understudy - Samuel Brenton, Emily Redlaff and Rhys Shone

Writer and Director - Derren Brown, Andrew O’Connor and Andy Nyman

Illusion Designer - Jim Steinmeyer

Set and Costume Designer - Hayley Grindle

Lighting Designer - Natasha Chivers

Sound Designer - Nicola T. Chang and Mark Cornwall

Video Designer - Simon Wainwright

Choreography and Movement by - Danielle Rhimes Lecointe

Music by - Charlie O'Connor

Musical Supervisor - Matthew Freeman

Casting Director - Harry Blumenau

Magic Director - Harry De Cruz

Senior Magic Consultant - Danny Hunt

Production Manager - Blair Halliday

Associate Costume Designer / Costume Supervisor - Antonia Day

Executive Producer - John Dalston

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May contain flashing lights, haze, loud noises and jeopardy. Derren does not appear on stage in Unbelievable.

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